We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer to join an engineering-focused manufacturing organization in Liverpool, New York on a Contract basis. This position plays a key role in supporting production continuity, supplier performance, and cost management by partnering with internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and can balance strategic sourcing decisions with day-to-day material planning and execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze material demand, system signals, and planning inputs to ensure purchasing activity aligns with production needs.<br>• Partner with engineering, planning, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to coordinate purchasing priorities and resolve supply-related issues.<br>• Lead supplier communication on order status, delivery commitments, forecasts, and performance expectations to support reliable material flow.<br>• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and lead times with vendors while identifying opportunities to reduce total supply chain costs.<br>• Create purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders as needed, while keeping system records current and accurate.<br>• Monitor shortages, exception messages, and urgent supply risks, taking proactive action to minimize disruptions to operations.<br>• Evaluate inventory trends, safety stock levels, and stocking strategies to improve turns and maintain appropriate material availability.<br>• Maintain approved supplier information, support qualification of alternate sources for critical components, and strengthen vendor relationships.<br>• Review technical drawings and material changes in coordination with engineering to support product updates, revisions, and new material introductions.<br>• Track lead-time, pricing, and master data accuracy while supporting supplier scorecards and business reviews.
<p>Our client, a Syracuse based law firm, is looking for an early-career attorney to support a busy practice handling creditor representation and collection litigation in Syracuse, New York. This role offers the opportunity to manage matters from initial case assessment through court proceedings and enforcement activities while working closely with clients, counsel, and court personnel. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and contributing to strategy across consumer and commercial matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee a portfolio of consumer and commercial collection files, moving each matter forward from intake through resolution.</p><p>• Represent the firm in court appearances, including hearings, conferences, and motion calendars, while advocating effectively on behalf of clients.</p><p>• Prepare a range of litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, stipulations, and related filings with accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Evaluate account records and supporting materials to recommend appropriate legal approaches and next steps for each case.</p><p>• Secure judgments when warranted and support collection efforts after judgment through lawful enforcement procedures.</p><p>• Communicate regularly with clients, collection partners, opposing counsel, and court staff to keep matters progressing efficiently.</p><p>• Perform legal research and develop concise written analysis to support case strategy and procedural decisions.</p><p>• Contribute to creditor-side bankruptcy matters, including assistance with federal court filings and related proceedings.</p><p>• Maintain complete and well-organized case records while ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.</p>
<p>Our client, who is a Syracuse law firm, is looking for a motivated Associate to join a litigation practice focused on real estate matters in Syracuse, New York. This opportunity is suited for an attorney who can manage varied property-related disputes, communicate effectively with clients, and contribute to case strategy from the early stages of litigation through resolution. The role offers exposure to both state and federal proceedings while working closely with experienced attorneys and colleagues across related legal disciplines.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a diverse caseload involving real estate disputes, including property ownership conflicts, lease-related matters, contract disagreements, boundary and easement issues, construction claims, and creditor or foreclosure proceedings.</p><p>• Partner with senior lawyers to assess legal risks, shape litigation strategy, and advance cases in alignment with client objectives.</p><p>• Prepare litigation documents such as complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and written discovery with accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Oversee the discovery process from start to finish, including document review, responses, productions, and electronically stored information.</p><p>• Conduct and defend depositions while developing testimony records that support overall case positions.</p><p>• Appear on behalf of clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings in state and federal courts.</p><p>• Advise clients on legal developments and practical business considerations related to ongoing disputes and potential resolutions.</p><p>• Foster strong client relationships through responsive communication, sound judgment, and dependable service.</p><p>• Work with attorneys in complementary practice areas to deliver coordinated legal solutions for complex matters.</p>