Purchasing Specialist

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist

Location: Clyde, NY

Type: RPO Direct Hire

Salary: $90,000–$100,000 + 10% Bonus

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage strategic procurement, supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier performance for aerospace/defense and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and terms.
• Issue purchase orders and manage procurement agreements.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and performance.
• Resolve supplier issues, delivery delays, and quality discrepancies.
• Develop alternative suppliers and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze procurement data and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry regulations.
• Travel to Scotland quarterly to meet with suppliers and represent the company professionally.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Experience with purchasing systems, MRP, or EDI tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex procurement projects and work cross-functionally.

Ideal Candidate : A strategic procurement professional with a strong purchasing background, experience onboarding suppliers, excellent negotiation skills, and willingness to travel internationally.