Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Are you an experienced logistics professional who enjoys coordinating international shipments, solving transportation challenges, and keeping complex import operations running smoothly? Staff Buffalo is working with a global organization to hire a Purchasing & Logistics Specialist, paying $60,000 - $70,000/year; depending on experience, in Amherst, NY! This is an exciting opportunity to manage container imports, coordinate international freight, work directly with overseas suppliers and customs brokers, and play an important role in moving materials around the world.

In this Purchasing & Logistics Specialist position, you'll oversee shipping documentation, coordinate with freight forwarders, negotiate logistics costs, prepare purchase contracts, and ensure shipments arrive with accurate documentation and proper regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has experience managing high-volume imports, strong Excel and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment.

This is an in-person role in the Northtown's.

• Manage container imports, including customs clearance, port-to-warehouse drayage, rate negotiations, and approval of logistics-related costs.
• Coordinate material movement with truckers, customs brokers, ports, and warehouses, partnering with traders and trader assistants to facilitate shipments.
• Work with foreign suppliers and overseas freight forwarders to book freight and follow up with vendors on shipping timelines and correct documentation.
• Prepare and manage invoices, ocean bills of lading, insurance certificates, certificates of origin, certificates of quality, and other shipping documents.
• Ensure shipments comply with customs regulations and meet required handling, labeling, and ordered specifications.
• Update the online system, maintain online retention files, and write purchase contracts.

• Associate degree required;
  Business or Accounting major preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience handling large volumes of imports and working with freight forwarders and customs brokers preferred.
• Strong mathematical abilities and computer skills; proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Teams required.
• IBM i (AS400) experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written, phone, and in-person communication skills with professional business etiquette.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, attention to detail, and proactive follow-through.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive salary: $60,000-$70,000/year; depending on experience.
• Health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

Staff Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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