Buyer

Growing Hauppauge area manufacturing company seeks a Buyer to add to their Supply Chain team. This role will support the Operations Manager by tracking material availability and procuring necessary inventory items. Ideal individual will bring 1+ years of buying experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as sound judgment and the ability to well-manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct purchasing activities to ensure materials and supplies are available when needed to support daily operations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance for quality, cost, and delivery.

• Review purchasing needs, issue orders, and track open items to help maintain accurate and timely procurement flow.

• Coordinate with operations and internal stakeholders to align buying decisions with production demands and business priorities.

• Monitor inventory-related purchasing trends and adjust order timing or quantities to reduce shortages and excess stock.

• Maintain organized procurement records and support process improvements within purchasing functions as business needs evolve.

• Evaluate pricing, lead times, and product availability to make informed sourcing decisions that balance cost and service.

• Report purchasing updates and key issues to the Operations Manager, including risks that may affect supply continuity.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, buying, or procurement-related work.

• Hands-on knowledge of purchasing materials, procurement processes, and day-to-day buying activities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on orders, and maintain strong attention to detail.

• Experience working with vendors and supporting negotiations on pricing, delivery, and service expectations.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operations and other internal teams.

• Good organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with standard business systems and tools used to support purchasing functions.

Compensation

$60,000.00-$70,000.00 Yearly

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