<p><strong>Buyer</strong> (Temp-to-Hire)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Albany, NY</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-time, onsite</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer is responsible for procuring goods, services, and equipment to support the operational needs of multiple departments. This role manages the end-to-end purchasing process, including purchase order creation, order confirmation, and resolution of receiving and invoice discrepancies.</p><p><br></p><p>The Buyer serves as a key liaison between internal departments and suppliers, providing responsive customer service while ensuring purchases align with approved inventories, contracts, and organizational policies. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented procurement professional seeking a temp-to-hire opportunity within a complex healthcare environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create and issue accurate purchase orders in a timely manner using the ERP system, including handling urgent and priority requests.</li><li>Ensure all purchases comply with policies, approvals, contracts, preferred vendors, and inventory standards to support cost-effective procurement.</li><li>Obtain and document order confirmations and expected delivery dates; monitor open orders and follow up as needed.</li><li>Communicate promptly with stakeholders regarding contract changes, pricing updates, lapses, renewals, or product discontinuations.</li><li>Track and verify deliveries, coordinating with Receiving to ensure accurate system receipts.</li><li>Identify and assist in resolving purchasing issues such as backorders, allocations, shortages, and discontinued items.</li><li>Collaborate with departments to identify acceptable substitutes or alternative sourcing options, escalating to Sourcing & Contracting or Value Analysis teams when required.</li><li>Build and maintain effective working relationships with departmental contacts to understand operational needs.</li><li>Establish and maintain supplier relationships to stay informed on product availability, shipping delays, and supply constraints.</li><li>Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance in a timely, professional manner and support departments with supply chain processes, including new item and new vendor requests.</li><li>Review and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies, including quantity variances, pricing issues, shipping charges, and credits or returns.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Project Manager to join our team in Ravena, New York. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in construction or engineering, offering a chance to contribute to meaningful projects while enhancing attention to detail. As a key member of our team, you will play an integral role in coordinating on-site operations and ensuring successful project execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee scheduling and coordination of on-site operations to maintain project timelines.</p><p>• Assist in the construction and renovation of buildings, ensuring adherence to design specifications.</p><p>• Utilize project planning software to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to promote safety and effective communication.</p><p>• Participate in project meetings and contribute to documentation, reporting, and updates.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and construction standards throughout all phases of the project.</p><p>• Support the procurement process by managing purchasing activities and vendor relationships.</p><p>• Analyze project plans and identify areas for improvement to optimize resources and outcomes.</p><p>• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and foster a collaborative working environment.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our team in the Capital Region, New York. The Production Manager will join our growing company and be an integral member of the operations team, reporting to the Director of Operations. Overall, this role will direct and oversee the company's day-to-day manufacturing plant operations in our Waterford facility, working closely with shift supervisors and cell leads. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in developing a culture of continuous improvement in a production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Rachel Miller in our Albany, NY office.</p><p><br></p><p>Job duties include:</p><p>• Manages the execution of the daily production schedule based on staffing, production plan, safety stock requirements, sales priorities, and manufacturing efficiencies.</p><p>• Motivates, supports, and guides manufacturing leadership and staff.</p><p>• Works with EHS to maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment, promoting safety in everything we do.</p><p>• Works with planning and purchasing to ensure that the production schedule can be achieved and is supported by the on-time arrival of raw materials and machine availability.</p><p>• Support and ensure manufacturing compliance to the Quality management system, ensuring all appropriate records are maintained.</p><p>• Identify and work to resolve areas of high scrap and or rework.</p><p>• Identification and Implementation lead on continuous improvement projects utilizing root cause analysis and Problem Follow-Up process, resolving production-related issues, bottlenecks and downtime.</p><p>• Utilize a data driven KPI based approach to drive continuous improvement and achieve production targets.</p><p>• Maximizes efficiency by analyzing the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.</p><p>• Determines parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications.</p><p>• Manage Safety Stock planning and level setting per budget.</p><p>• Prepare and present production reports detailing plan vs actual and follow-up actions to management.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, etc.</p><p>• Builds employee engagement through positive working relationships & promotion of an enthusiastic & open atmosphere where employees will want to offer their ideas.</p><p><br></p>
