Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location: Elma, NY

Employment Type: Contract (6 months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $32/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours/week - 1st shift

• We're looking for a proactive Supply Specialist to take ownership of the end-to-end management of assigned suppliers, helping ensure inventory, quality, and delivery targets are consistently achieved.
• You’ll build strong supplier partnerships, manage day-to-day supply requirements, and work closely with internal teams to keep operations running smoothly. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing business..

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Manage supplier performance and relationships, ensuring inventory, quality, delivery, and lead-time expectations are met.
• Convert demand signals into compliant purchase orders and maintain accurate, up-to-date delivery information using established systems and processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers on expedites, reschedules, and delivery priorities to support operational requirements and continuity of supply.
• Identify supply chain risks, lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions, and drive ongoing supplier performance improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex supply issues and support supplier selection, development, and performance recovery initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering (preferably Aerospace).

• Good communication/organizational skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to understand complex regulations/procedures.
• Ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Program Management.
• APICS or other industry standard certifications

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Occasional travel to supplier or company sites may be required, approximately 15%.

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