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Buyer
  • Lancaster, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a manufacturing company that is looking for a <strong>Buyer</strong> to join their team! This Buyer role is responsible for sourcing dependable suppliers, securing competitive terms, and helping ensure materials arrive on time and meet required quality standards. The ideal Buyer candidate brings purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting and can work closely with internal teams to keep production needs on track.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Source materials and services needed for production while balancing cost, quality, technical requirements, and delivery expectations.</li><li>Evaluate supplier options and select vendors based on pricing, performance history, capabilities, and alignment with manufacturing needs.</li><li>Review and convert purchase requests into accurate purchase orders to maintain timely supply of required materials.</li><li>Investigate material-related discrepancies and work with suppliers, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Act as a point of contact for supplier concerns by coordinating with departments such as Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Accounting.</li><li>Support internal teams by providing guidance on purchasing challenges, supply issues, and material availability concerns.</li><li>Partner with planners to monitor delivery commitments, communicate schedule risks, and report changes that could affect production timelines.</li><li>Track supplier performance and provide ongoing feedback to improve reliability, responsiveness, and overall service levels.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z