Operational Buyer

Location and Compensation

• Buffalo, NY
• Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• Salary Range: $70,/yr

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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).
• 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 equipment.

Standing/Walking:
Occasionally traverses short distances or remains in an upright stationary position for brief periods (e.g., to interact with others or run errands).

Bending/Twisting/Reaching:
Minimal; positions self to access low or high areas infrequently.

Other Environmental Factors:
Works in moderate noise levels (e.g., office equipment) with constant contact with others; no significant exposure to hazards.

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

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