Procurement Associate

Purchasing Manager

Purpose : Maintains operations by handling all day-to-day domestic and international purchasing for materials, equipment, and supplies for multiple plants to meet customer and production demands and minimum inventory level requirements; expediting delivery when required.

This role is located on-site in Clarence, NY.

Essential Functions :

• Determines purchasing requirements by monitoring purchasing suggestions in ERP system for assigned suppliers
• Determines specifications by analyzing use requirements and consulting with users on specified suppliers
• Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to assigned suppliers
• Issues purchase orders based on negotiated price, terms, and delivery
• Monitors unconfirmed dashboard to ensure purchase orders are confirmed within 48 hours
• Ensures materials, equipment, and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery
• Reviews and assists in maintenance of import compliance procedures
• Assists accounting department in resolving discrepancies by comparing P.O. to delivery documentation and obtains credits / refunds as needed
• Maintains historical records by electronic filing of purchasing documents
• Continually seeks professional development opportunities to support and demonstrate personal and professional growth
• Observes safety and security procedures