Buyer Fredonia, NY

Buyer

Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a growing company that is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Buyer to support day-to-day purchasing activities for their manufacturing facility. This Buyer role serves as a key link between plant operations and the Supply Chain team—ensuring materials are purchased on time, inventory levels are maintained, and production remains uninterrupted. The ideal Buyer candidate has hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, strong supplier-management skills, and a solid understanding of purchasing and materials planning processes.

If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have experience in purchasing within the manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the procurement of materials and components to support production schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships, including monitoring delivery performance and addressing quality concerns.
• Ensure timely order placement and adjust procurement schedules based on production needs.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier terms, including lead times, order requirements, and safety stock.
• Provide purchasing support for other team members when needed.
• Participate in cost-saving initiatives and contribute to process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with plant operations to ensure smooth communication and alignment of purchasing activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize stock levels.
• Support compliance with quality assurance and environmental health and safety standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and documentation.