<p>Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a growing company that is seeking a proactive and detail‑driven <strong>Buyer</strong> to support day‑to‑day purchasing activities for one of their manufacturing facilities. This Buyer role serves as a key link between plant operations and the Supply Chain team—ensuring materials are purchased on time, inventory levels are maintained, and production remains uninterrupted. The ideal Buyer candidate has hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment, strong supplier‑management skills, and a solid understanding of purchasing and materials planning processes. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have experience in purchasing within the manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Coordinate the procurement of materials and components to support production schedules.</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, including monitoring delivery performance and addressing quality concerns.</li><li>Ensure timely order placement and adjust procurement schedules based on production needs.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of supplier terms, including lead times, order requirements, and safety stock.</li><li>Provide purchasing support for other team members when needed.</li><li>Participate in cost-saving initiatives and contribute to process improvement projects.</li><li>Collaborate with plant operations to ensure smooth communication and alignment of purchasing activities.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize stock levels.</li><li>Support compliance with quality assurance and environmental health and safety standards.</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining departmental procedures and documentation.</li></ul>
<p>Jenny Bour with Robert Half<strong> </strong>is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the<strong> Dunkirk / Fredonia </strong>area on their search for a <strong>Junior Buyer</strong>. This is a <strong>Direct Hire in-office role with a starting salary of $60,000 - $70,000 </strong>and a comprehensive benefits package. This newly created role focuses on procurement and sourcing of materials and supplies for a thriving and growing manufacturing facility. You will partner with a high performing Purchasing team to efficiently source with a focus on company quality and standards.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but not limited to:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Procures materials and parts from domestic and international suppliers to support production</li><li>Manages supplier relationships, including lead times, order requirements, and quality performance</li><li>Coordinates between plant operations and the supply chain team to prevent production delays</li><li>Tracks and expedites orders to ensure on-time deliveries and avoid stockouts</li><li>Participates in cost savings, supplier negotiation, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Oversees programs such as consignment inventory and inventory optimization</li><li>Maintains ISO procedures and ensures compliance with OSHA and EH& S standards</li><li>Supports Lean initiatives and contributes to continuous improvement in delivery, cost, and efficiency</li></ul>
<p><strong>Robert Half Permanent Placement</strong> is partnering with a great company in <strong>Buffalo, NY</strong> on their search for a<strong> Sales Support Representative</strong> to join their thriving business. This is an <strong>in-office</strong> role with a starting salary of <strong>$50K - $60K </strong>plus commission structure and includes a full benefits package<strong>. </strong>The ideal candidate will bring a salesmanship mindset side by side with operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but not limited to:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Manage and grow a defined portfolio of institutional customer accounts, building strong, long-term relationships through proactive communication and trusted service</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, handling inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a consistently high-quality customer experience</li><li>Enter and manage inbound customer orders and outbound invoices with a high degree of accuracy through email, phone, fax, and customer portals</li><li>Proactively conduct outbound outreach to maintain engagement, promote new products, identify changing customer needs, and strengthen account relationships</li><li>Resolve order discrepancies, returns, and errors efficiently while maintaining customer satisfaction and confidence</li><li>Develop in-depth knowledge of the company’s product portfolio to confidently recommend solutions tailored to customer needs</li><li>Navigate and support varying state agency and institutional purchasing structures, requirements, and processes</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely order fulfillment, accurate documentation, and continuous service improvement</li></ul><p><br></p>
