Operational Buyer
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I korthet
Edwards is seeking an Operational Buyer in Buffalo, NY, to manage daily procurement activities for PC Genesee production. This role ensures timely availability of direct and indirect materials, manages purchase orders via SAP, and supports production continuity by monitoring supplier performance and resolving discrepancies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 2-5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.
Ansvarsområden
- Execute daily procurement activities to ensure timely availability of direct and indirect materials supporting PC Genesee production.
- Create and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials using SAP and procurement systems.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively follow up on overdue orders.
- Support MRP execution and ensure alignment between production plan and supply schedule.
- Manage daily communication with suppliers regarding delivery status, shortages, and schedule changes.
- Support buffer stock and inventory control activities in coordination with planning team.
- Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues with suppliers and finance.
- Support supplier onboarding and master data maintenance.
- Participate in supplier performance tracking.
- Support RFQ/RFP activities for indirect procurement categories when required.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and SAP workflow requirements.
- Support engineering and production teams for urgent material requirements and shortages.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in ERP and shared systems.
Krav
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field).
- 2–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SAP MM or similar ERP system.
- Basic understanding of MRP and production planning concepts.
- Good communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- English communication required (written and verbal).
- Authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. (sponsorship not available).
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Processing procurement transactions in SAP, including PO creation and updates.
- Managing supplier communication for delivery follow-up and issue resolution.
- Supporting production continuity through material shortage monitoring and expediting.
- Handling indirect purchasing such as MRO, tooling, consumables, and services.
- Coordinating with Planning, Production, Finance, and Logistics teams.
- Supporting supplier onboarding, inventory management, and freight coordination.
- Assisting with invoice resolution and continuous improvement initiatives including process standardization and digital tools.
Förmåner
- Annual Variable Compensation Bonus
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Floating Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training and Development
- Parental Leave
- Disability Benefits
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Excellent working conditions and benefits
- Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market
- Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment
- Opportunity to grow with training and development programs
- Friendly, family-like atmosphere
- Opportunity to be creative and promote own ideas
- Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn
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