We are looking for an experienced Purchaser to join our team in Montgomery, New York. In this role, you will oversee purchasing activities across multiple locations and departments, ensuring efficient procurement processes and cost-effective vendor management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering accurate, timely solutions that align with operational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as the authorized representative to execute purchases within established limits across various departments and locations.<br>• Manage the entire purchasing process, including gathering requests, coding expenses accurately, obtaining approvals, and ensuring timely submission to Accounts Payable.<br>• Develop and refine internal purchasing workflows, documentation, and approval processes to improve efficiency.<br>• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, handling onboarding, resolving issues, and maintaining up-to-date vendor records.<br>• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and discounts with vendors to achieve cost savings while meeting organizational needs.<br>• Track and evaluate purchasing-related performance metrics such as delivery timelines, pricing accuracy, and vendor reliability, providing regular updates to management.<br>• Collaborate closely with logistics, mining, and manufacturing teams to align procurement activities with operational requirements and schedules.<br>• Ensure invoices are properly matched to purchase orders, coded accurately, and submitted to Accounts Payable for timely processing.<br>• Travel between company locations several times a week to support operational needs; a company vehicle or travel compensation will be provided.
<p><strong>Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator</strong></p><p><strong>Reports to:</strong> Director, Sourcing & Planning</p><p><strong>Department:</strong> Sourcing & Planning</p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator supports the end‑to‑end purchasing lifecycle for assigned product lines, ensuring materials are ordered, received, and maintained accurately and on time. This role works closely with suppliers, internal operations, receiving teams, and Accounts Payable to maintain data integrity, resolve discrepancies, and optimize inventory levels. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple systems and stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Execute purchase order creation, updates, and maintenance across assigned product lines using the company’s manufacturing ERP system (ePic).</li><li>Monitor open orders and work closely with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery and resolve delays or issues proactively.</li><li>Collaborate with Receiving and Accounts Payable to research and resolve invoice discrepancies, quantity mismatches, and documentation issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate purchase order data, material records, lead times, pricing, and supplier information.</li><li>Process vendor return requests (RMAs) promptly and track closure to ensure credit or replacement.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and stock positions to support production and customer demand while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.</li><li>Prepare and analyze Excel reports to support purchasing decisions, inventory planning, and supplier performance tracking.</li><li>Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams including Sourcing, Planning, Operations, and Finance.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, data accuracy, and inventory management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team in Jamaica, New York. In this long-term contract role, you will play a crucial part in managing procurement activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in corporate procurement, contract negotiations, and buying processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.<br>• Oversee the preparation, review, and administration of purchase orders.<br>• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms.<br>• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to optimize procurement strategies.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and procedures.<br>• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and supplier agreements.<br>• Work closely with internal teams to identify procurement needs and priorities.<br>• Resolve procurement-related issues and disputes effectively.<br>• Implement best practices to improve the efficiency of procurement functions.<br>• Monitor budget expenditures related to procurement activities.