We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results
New

Purchasing Specialist

Vaco
$30.00 - $35.00 / hr
United States, New York, Port Chester
Jan 29, 2025
Job Title: Purchasing Specialist Job Summary:

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement activities and supplier relationships. This role involves sourcing materials, negotiating contracts, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring timely deliveries to support production. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Source and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production demands.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
  • Process and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to prevent shortages or overstocking.
  • Track and manage order statuses, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
  • Resolve supplier issues, including delays, defective materials, or discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and update data in the ERP system.
  • Evaluate supplier performance and assist in identifying new sources to improve cost savings and efficiency.
  • Conduct market research to stay informed on pricing trends and supply chain developments.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applied = 0

(web-6f6965f9bf-g8wr6)