Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Specialist

Location: Clyde, NY 14433

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $90,000–$100,000 per year + 10% bonus

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and procure materials, equipment, and services at the best price while maintaining quality and delivery standards. This role requires strong purchasing, negotiation, supplier management, and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and production capabilities.
• Prepare and manage requests for quotations (RFQs), evaluate proposals, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and purchase terms.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate supplier performance and capabilities.
• Develop alternative suppliers to ensure material availability and minimize supply chain risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery delays, quality issues, shipment discrepancies, and contractual concerns.
• Ensure suppliers meet company, government, commercial, and aerospace industry requirements.
• Analyze purchasing data, prepare reports, and identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and other cross-functional teams to support production requirements.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives, support special projects, and mentor less experienced team members as needed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Proven ability to negotiate competitive pricing, delivery schedules, quality standards, and contract terms.
• Experience with purchasing systems, MRP systems, EDI, or other business software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex purchasing activities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred: Certification in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS.