Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Lifetime Assistance – Buyer
Make an Impact. Create Joy. Shape the Future.

At Lifetime Assistance, our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with us goes beyond just a job—it’s a chance to transform lives, including your own.

Position Overview:

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Rochester, NY, 14624
Department: Purchasing, Business Office
Reports To: Purchasing Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Starting Wage: $24.04- 28.84 per hour

Why You Should Work for Lifetime Assistance?

• No-Premium Health Insurance: Access comprehensive healthcare without added cost.
• Education Support: Tuition assistance, scholarships — 50% off tuition for two courses per semester plus up to $3,000 scholarship per semester — plus micro-credential stipends up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid Training & Coaching: Receive hands-on onboarding with a Success Coach, immersive learning, e-learning, and ongoing paid training.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
• Join a Caring Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person — both those we support and our employees alike.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Procurement & Purchasing

• Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including creation, approval, tracking, modifications, and closure.
• Source and evaluate vendors to procure quality goods, equipment, and services at the best value.
• Obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and recommend purchasing decisions that support agency needs and budgets.

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors while negotiating pricing, terms, and service agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality products and reliable service.

Budget & Compliance

• Monitor purchasing expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure purchases comply with agency policies and ethical sourcing practices.
• Assist with purchasing reports, documentation, and audit requests as needed.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with Finance, Facilities, Operations, and other departments to understand purchasing needs and provide procurement solutions.
• Evaluate purchasing processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform other procurement-related duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in nonprofit or healthcare environments is a plus.

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures, vendor management, and contract administration.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Our Mission & Culture:

• Mission-Driven Work: Empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose—here, your work truly matters.
• Inclusive & Supportive: A workplace built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion.
• Community Impact: Join efforts that reflect Lifetime Assistance’s dedication to community partnerships and enhanced quality of life for all.

Are You Ready to Begin?

If you’re a compassionate leader ready to take the next step in your human services career, apply today and join us in building lives of independence—one person at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lifetime Assistance is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

“I am part of something bigger… Being a Lifetime Assistance employee means everything to me.”
— Kimberly C, Family Coordinator of Community Services, celebrating her 30th year with us