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Retech Systems LLC
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025
Description:

Position Summary

/ A Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization. They also have a primary duty of investigating and negotiating subcontracts.

Job Responsibilities

/ Negotiate contracts and reduce pricing.

/ Prepare reports and updates as needed.

/ Request quotes and purchase goods, materials, and services.

/ Track shipments.

/ Contact suppliers to resolve quality, pricing, or invoice issues.

/ Monitor goods to prevent risk.

/ Research new suppliers and materials.

/ Be an active team member in the procurement department.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

/ Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

/ Proven track record of cost savings.

/ Knowledge in custom steel machined/fabricated components or related industry experience.

/ Knowledge of MRP/ERP – currently use Vantage – other applications acceptable.

Education and Experience:

/ Relevant degree from a four-year College or university.

/ 5 years of experience – preferably in the purchasing/buyer role within a midsize company.

/ Experience in reading drawings.

/ Certification in CPSM: ISM, APICS

Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:

/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.

/ Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.

/ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

/ Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.


Physical Demands:

/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.

/ The employee is frequently required to use hands.

/ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

/ The work environment is an office setting with periodic need to visit the plant floor.

/ This position may be required to work long hours extending into the weekends on some occasions.

/ May need to travel for short or extended trips as needed.

/ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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