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Purchasing & Vendor Relations Specialist

Purchasing & Vendor Relations Specialist

Syntec OpticsRochester, NY, US
Full-time
The Purchasing & Vendor Relations Specialist will oversee vendor management, purchasing operations, and supply chain support. This role combines strategic procurement with hands-on engagement on...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

US Government JobsRochester, NY, US
Full-time
Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service Member.The incumbent assigned to this position description serves as a member of Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line that i...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Cleaning Specialist

Cleaning Specialist

TradeJobsWorkforce14608 Rochester, NY, US
Full-time
As a Cleaning Specialist, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining facilities, including : clean and sanitize designated areas. Duties and responsibilities can change depending on busines...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Purchasing Manager (Irondequoit Campus)

Purchasing Manager (Irondequoit Campus)

St. Ann’s CommunityRochester, NY, United States
Full-time
Purchasing Manager (Irondequoit Campus).Caring for the Most Important People on Earth.We reward hard-working, caring professionals with competitive pay, great benefits and career growth opportuniti...Show moreLast updated: 28 days ago
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Remote Buyers and Purchasing Agents - AI Trainer ($60-$80 per hour)

Remote Buyers and Purchasing Agents - AI Trainer ($60-$80 per hour)

MercorRochester, New York, US
Remote
Full-time
About the Role • • Mercor is seeking experienced • •Buying and Purchasing Agents • • to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems.Thi...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
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46257081733- Purchasing Manager

46257081733- Purchasing Manager

Activate TalentRochester, NY, US
Full-time
Our client is a leading consumer products brand incubator and holding company, specializing in direct-to-consumer e-commerce, third-party marketplaces, and retail distribution channels.They are com...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

LaBella AssociatesRochester, NY, United States
Full-time
We currently seeking a Safety Specialist within our Building Engineering division for various construction and civil projects throughout New York State. Our LaBella safety team provides safety manag...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Catholic Charities Family and Community ServicesRochester, NY, US
Full-time
Monday- Friday 8 : 00 am- 4 : 00 pm (40 hours).As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our comm...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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Negotiations Specialist

Negotiations Specialist

TradeJobsWorkForce14639 Rochester, NY, US
Full-time
Negotiations Specialist Job Duties : Call providers, navigate call trees to get to the right people Negoti...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
RETENTION SPECIALIST

RETENTION SPECIALIST

Anthony L. Jordan Health CorporationRochester, NY, US
Full-time
The health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) establ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

VirtualVocationsRochester, New York, United States
Full-time
A company is looking for a Purchasing Specialist, remote (Mountain or Pacific Time Zones).Key Responsibilities Ensure timely processing of customer orders in accordance with service-level agreeme...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Insero Talent SolutionsHenrietta, NY, US
Full-time
Insero Talent Solutions has partnered with a rapidly growing commercial, industrial, and civil construction and vegetation management Company based in Rochester to recruit a Purchasing Manager.Our ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Delivery Specialist

Delivery Specialist

O'Reilly AutomotiveRochester, NY, US
Full-time
The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amoun...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Data Specialist

Data Specialist

TEKsystemsRochester, NY, United States
Full-time
TEKsystems client is seeking a data entry specialist to join their team on a contract basis.Ideally we are seeking someone with 1-3 years of customer service, data entry, and O365 experience (word,...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate

Cannon IndustriesRochester, NY, US
Full-time
A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry.Ou...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Manager, Purchasing Operations

Manager, Purchasing Operations

St. Lawrence Health SystemRochester, NY, US
Full-time
Manager, Purchasing Operations.Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM.Summary : As a Supply Chain Professional, the Purchasing Manager (Acute) role manages procurement operations to ensure excell...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Robert HalfRochester, NY, United States
Permanent
Description + We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll for our employees. This role ensures employees are paid accurately and on time whil...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Contracts Specialist

Contracts Specialist

AvicadoRochester, NY, US
Full-time
Transforming the Way Construction Owners Use Technology & Data.If you like technology, solving problems, working with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, and providing excellent customer se...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
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CULINARY SPECIALIST

CULINARY SPECIALIST

US ArmyRochester, NY, United States
Full-time +1
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.As a Culinary Specialist, you’ll cook meals and work alongside chefs to prepare meals comparable to any major restaurant, so that Soldiers can sit down...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
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Purchasing & Vendor Relations Specialist

Purchasing & Vendor Relations Specialist

Syntec OpticsRochester, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Purchasing & Vendor Relations Specialist will oversee vendor management, purchasing operations, and supply chain support. This role combines strategic procurement with hands-on engagement on the manufacturing floor, ensuring the timely availability of high-quality raw materials while building strong supplier partnerships. The role will balance cost optimization with quality, reliability, and efficiency

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Purchasing & Procurement

  • Source, evaluate, and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies needed for production.
  • Manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and ensure on-time availability of goods.
  • Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to achieve cost savings and favorable supplier agreements.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.

Vendor Relations & Quality

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
  • Conduct vendor assessments and site visits to ensure quality standards and compliance.
  • Collaborate with vendors to improve lead times, pricing structures, and supply chain efficiency.
  • Monitor and resolve supplier performance issues, including quality and delivery concerns.
  • Manufacturing Floor Engagement

  • Work closely with production teams to understand raw material requirements.
  • Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor to align procurement with operational needs.
  • Monitor inventory usage and communicate supply requirements in real time.
  • Assist in implementing best practices for material flow and usage efficiency.
  • Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement

  • Manage raw material and supply inventories, ensuring availability without overstocking.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve procurement processes.
  • Support supplier audits, quality improvement initiatives, and corrective action plans.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve procurement systems and vendor partnerships.
  • Additional Responsibilities :

  • May cover for other personnel.
  • When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
  • Physical Demands and Work Environment :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and / or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and / or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

    The noise level in the work environment may range from low, moderate to loud.

    Education, Skills and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (manufacturing experience preferred).
  • Certification in procurement / supply chain preferred.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting vendor relationships.
  • Ability to work independently on vendor visits and collaboratively on the production floor.
  • Proficiency in ERP / MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Must be familiar with computers and computer software.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision