A Buyer is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Fairport, NY area. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement and supply chain optimization through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory control within a global manufacturing environment.
location: Fairport, New York
job type: Contract
salary: $25.84 - 28.73 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Support development and deployment of Global Supply Management (GSM) strategies.
- Update contribution metrics tied to cost reduction portfolios.
- Negotiate with suppliers and administer contracts.
- Manage supplier relationships, including audits.
- Draft and maintain contractual documents (e.g., NDAs, supply/pricing agreements).
- Assist in commodity reviews and gathering supply intelligence.
- Oversee inventory management and storeroom operations (as applicable).
- Serve as GSM liaison between plants, especially with materials and quality.
- Recommend and help implement improved purchasing and supply practices.
- Resolve invoice-related issues via coordination with RTP.
- Participate in cross-functional teams focused on cost reduction and process improvements.
- Ensure IP protection and environmental compliance.
- Supply chain and commodity knowledge.
- Contract drafting and management.
- Negotiation.
- Price/cost analysis.
- Integrity and authenticity.
- Customer focus.
- Valuing diversity in people and ideas.
- Bachelor's degree preferred (technical field ideal).
- Associate's degree minimum with experience.
- Buyer experience in a plant or corporate setting.
- Hands-on purchasing (ordering, MRP familiarity, stakeholder communication).
- SAP experience required.
- Cross-functional/matrix team involvement.
- Background in manufacturing, planning, quality, or supply chain.
- Knowledge of GSM systems/processes.
- Exposure to multiple divisions/technologies.
- Global manufacturing or business experience.
- Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt, C.P.M., CPSM, or APICS certification.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Associates
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
