Buyer III

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

CTG has a W2 contract assignment for an experienced Buyer III to support procurement operations for a leading Fortune 500 manufacturer. This hands-on role is responsible for sourcing materials, equipment, and services while ensuring on-time delivery, cost optimization, supplier performance, and inventory management.

The ideal candidate has strong SAP purchasing experience, a manufacturing background, and proven success working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Type: Contract
Job Title: Buyer III
Location: Fairport, NY
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Fairport, NY
Pay Rate: $22.01/hour-$28.37/hr (DOE)
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred (technical field preferred but not required)

This position is located in an ITAR-compliant facility. U.S. Citizenship is required to meet ITAR and Department of Defense compliance requirements.

• Purchase materials, equipment, and services to support manufacturing operations
• Create and manage purchase orders using SAP and MRP systems
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance and quality
• Manage inventory levels and reduce excess or obsolete materials
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve purchasing issues
• Support sourcing initiatives, cost reduction projects, and process improvements
• Resolve supplier invoicing issues and ensure timely payment processing
• Maintain purchasing documentation, contracts, NDAs, pricing agreements, and certificates
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, environmental regulations, and audit requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a plant or corporate Buyer
• Experience placing purchase orders in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and purchasing processes
• Hands-on SAP purchasing experience required
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing and contracts
• Strong supplier relationship management skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, planning, quality, or supply chain organizations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Experience with Global Supply Management (GSM) processes
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification
• CPM, CPSM, APICS, or other Supply Chain certification

• No third party resumes will be accepted.
• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be be conducted.
• CTG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors).
• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• CTG is an E-Verify Company.

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