Buyer

We are growing and your Niagara Falls site is expanding! Job Summary As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and expediting material flow from suppliers to align with our production and shipping schedules. Your efforts will enhance customer satisfaction by identifying, escalating, and resolving issues promptly, while striving to exceed quality expectations. Reports to: Materials Manager Pay rate: $65,000-$75,000/year Key Responsibilities Sourcing Review and monitor supplier on-time performance, implementing corrective actions as needed. Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure timely deliveries. Assist in developing and executing cost reduction programs. Negotiate with suppliers for cost, quality, and delivery improvements. Process Non-Conformance Notifications (NCNs) and vendor returns. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to assess supplier quality. Purchasing Initiate and oversee purchase contracts for assigned suppliers. Analyze reports on Purchase Price Variance (PPV). Review inventory levels of materials/products at other locations. Explore methods to reduce lead times. Meet with vendors to address and resolve issues. Respond to customer and production requests within four hours. What We’re Looking For Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. 5 years of demonstrated experience in materials planning, inventory management, and order fulfillment ideally in an industrial, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Technical Skills CPM or CPIM certification (or equivalent) preferred. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques. Excellent understanding of materials planning and inventory management principles. Must be proficient in using inventory management software, ERP systems, ideally LN or similar such as SAP, CMS, etc. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced data organization and analytics capabilities in Excel. Soft skills and other requirements Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Knowledge of lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance on the first day of employment 401k match up to 5% Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr Armstrong Fluid Technology