Buyer in North Tonawanda, NY

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000/year

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents.
Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative technical and marketing minds driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration.
Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints.
Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.

As a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day.
You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges.

Job Summary:

As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and expediting material flow from suppliers to align with our production and shipping schedules.
Your efforts will be key to enhancing customer satisfaction by identifying, escalating, and resolving issues promptly, all while striving to exceed quality expectations.

Reports to: Materials Manager
Pay rate: $65,000-$75,000/year


Key Responsibilities:


Sourcing

Review and monitor supplier on-time performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Maintain optimal inventory levels to ensure timely deliveries.
Assist in developing and executing cost reduction programs.
Negotiate with suppliers for cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
Process Non-Conformance Notifications (NCNs) and vendor returns.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to assess supplier quality.


Purchasing

Initiate and oversee purchase contracts for assigned suppliers.
Analyze reports on Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
Review inventory levels of materials/products at other locations.
Explore methods to reduce lead times.
Meet with vendors to address and resolve issues.
Respond to customer and production requests within four hours.


What We’re Looking For:


Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
5 years of demonstrated experience in materials planning, inventory management and order fulfillment ideally in an industrial/automotive/aerospace manufacturing environment.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.


Technical Skills

CPM or CPIM certification (or equivalent) preferred.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques.
Excellent understanding of materials planning and inventory management principles.
Must be proficient in using inventory management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, ideally LN or similar such as SAP, CMS etc.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office with advance data organization and analytics capabilities in Excel.

Soft skills and other requirements

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Knowledge of lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
401k match up to 5%
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

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