Operational Buyer

Job Title

Procurement Specialist

Buffalo, NY
* Salary Range: $70,/yr

Execute daily procurement activities to ensure timely availability of direct and indirect materials supporting PC Genesee production.

The role ensures smooth material flow, accurate order processing, and effective communication with suppliers to support production continuity and customer delivery performance.

1. Create and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials using SAP and procurement systems.

2. Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively follow up on overdue orders.

3. Support MRP execution and ensure alignment between production plan and supply schedule.

4. Manage daily communication with suppliers regarding delivery status, shortages, and schedule changes.

5. Support buffer stock and inventory control activities in coordination with planning team.

6. Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues with suppliers and finance.

7. Support supplier onboarding and master data maintenance (new supplier requests, updates).

8. Participate in supplier performance tracking (OTD, lead time adherence, responsiveness).

9. Support RFQ/RFP activities for indirect procurement categories when required.

10. Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and SAP workflow requirements.

11. Support engineering and production teams for urgent material requirements and shortages.

12. Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in ERP and shared systems.

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Bachelor's degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field).

2–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environment.

Experience with SAP MM or similar ERP system.

Basic understanding of MRP and production planning concepts.

Good communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).

English communication required (written and verbal).

This role supports daily procurement activities for PC Genesee manufacturing operations, covering both direct materials and indirect purchasing needs.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing procurement transactions in SAP, including PO creation and updates.

Managing supplier communication for delivery follow-up and issue resolution.

Supporting production continuity through material shortage monitoring and expediting.

Handling indirect purchasing such as MRO, tooling, consumables, and services.

Coordinating with Planning, Production, Finance, and Logistics teams.

Supporting supplier onboarding, inventory management, and freight coordination.

Assisting with invoice resolution and continuous improvement initiatives including process standardization and digital tools.

*** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This role is generally sedentary, involving primarily desk-based tasks in a controlled indoor environment.

Sitting/Stationary Positioning:
Remains in a seated position continually or almost continually (about 60% of the time), such as when using computers or handling documents.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity:
Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (e.g., typing, filing), with repetitive motions continually for about 33% of workers; near vision required for close-range details.

Moving Objects:
Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds across the office, such as files or…