We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead purchasing operations and strengthen sourcing strategies in Hauppauge, New York. This role will oversee procurement activities that support business needs, improve supplier performance, and promote cost-effective decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, a disciplined approach to purchasing processes, and the ability to build productive vendor relationships while maintaining operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring purchasing decisions align with organizational priorities, budgets, and service expectations.<br>• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, from request review through issuance, follow-up, and completion, while maintaining accuracy and compliance.<br>• Evaluate current buying practices and implement improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support consistent execution.<br>• Lead supplier and contract discussions to secure favorable pricing, service levels, delivery terms, and overall commercial value.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand demand, develop sourcing plans, and ensure timely acquisition of required goods and services.<br>• Monitor vendor performance against agreed standards and address issues related to quality, delivery, cost, or responsiveness.<br>• Maintain procurement records, reporting, and documentation to support audit readiness and informed business decisions.<br>• Contribute to broader procurement function initiatives, including process enhancements and operational changes when needed.
We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and inventory planning operations for a fast-moving supply environment in Mount Vernon, New York. This role will manage supplier partnerships across domestic and international markets while helping maintain product availability through informed forecasting and timely purchasing decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong oversight of purchasing systems, shipment coordination, and cross-functional communication to keep materials flowing efficiently and accurately.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct procurement activities for suppliers in the U.S. and abroad, ensuring consistent supply and cost-effective purchasing decisions.<br>• Use forecasting and inventory planning tools to compare projected demand with actual consumption and help prevent shortages or excess stock.<br>• Create, release, and monitor purchase orders in NetSuite while aligning orders with inventory needs and open customer demand.<br>• Follow supplier production schedules closely, identify potential delays early, and work with partners to reduce disruptions caused by capacity or shipping constraints.<br>• Manage inbound import activity, including container movements, freight coordination, and customs-related processes.<br>• Partner with carriers, freight providers, and warehouse teams to support timely deliveries and smooth receipt of goods.<br>• Track shipments from origin to destination and share updated delivery timelines with internal stakeholders.<br>• Maintain reliable purchasing and inventory records in NetSuite and provide oversight to the coordinator responsible for transactional updates and supplier follow-up.<br>• Supervise international shipping activities, including transportation bookings, document preparation, and customs clearance coordination with external logistics partners.
We are looking for an experienced IT/Procurement specialist to lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives in New York. This long-term contract position will focus on optimizing technology spend, strengthening supplier partnerships, and supporting procurement strategies across a broad range of IT categories. The role requires close collaboration with IT, finance, and business stakeholders to deliver value through effective planning, negotiation, and contract oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead sourcing initiatives across software, hardware, telecom, cloud platforms, and IT services to secure quality solutions and favorable commercial terms.<br>• Build and manage category strategies that align technology procurement decisions with organizational goals, budget priorities, and operational needs.<br>• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, renewals, and service terms to improve value while minimizing commercial and contractual risk.<br>• Partner with IT, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate purchasing requirements, forecast demand, and support investment planning.<br>• Oversee contract lifecycle activities, including review, coordination, compliance tracking, and documentation of key supplier commitments.<br>• Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis, vendor consolidation, benchmarking, and strategic supplier management.<br>• Support project execution using structured project management practices, including progress tracking, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.<br>• Utilize tools such as Jira to monitor procurement-related initiatives, maintain visibility into milestones, and help coordinate deliverables across teams.