Associate Buyer

Acara Solutions is seeking an Associate Buyer for our client in Orchard Park, NY!

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring inventory levels and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and meet customer demands.

We are seeking qualified candidates with:

• Experience in Supply Chain or Procurement, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation abilities and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to work

Here's what you'll do:

• Negotiate with suppliers on the PO level.
• Minimize excess and obsolete materials.
• Perform cost analysis and maintain records.
• Participate with quality department on surveys.
• Maintain purchasing database.
• Coordinate RMA disposition and return to vendor process.
• Evaluate supplier performance.
• Work with production team to manage inventory level, on time disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Manage inventory turns.
• Contribute to the developing and maintaining a supplier database capable of providing quality, delivery, cost, lead times, minimal inventory levels and continuity of supply.
• Assure that suppliers have the capacity to meet current and future needs as well as ongoing upside capacity to satisfy unplanned demands.
• Assist existing and planned business volumes with current suppliers and rebalance business volumes as required.
• Position the materials procurement function to be one of the major contributors to the increasing net income.
• Expedite purchase order with suppliers to ensure that material arrives in a timely manner that allows production to meet delivery obligations.
• Advise Production Managers and Sales Managers of PO delivery schedules and problems.

Position Type: Direct Placement

Salary: Up to $70K/yr. **Depending on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package!

Schedule: M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM **Hybrid potential

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

**Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com for immediate consideration!!**

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' Supply Chain or Procurement experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Purchasing and Inventory Control within ERP systems.
• Adaptable and detail-oriented.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.