Buyer - Assistant (Mid Level) IN Cortland NY - Contract

Buyer - Assistant (Mid Level)
Duration 2 + months (till 9/26/2025)
 Location Cortland NY

Major Duties and Responsibilities: · Assist the buyer in purchasing productive and non-productive materials and services · Work independently with decisions made based on established policies and procedures. · Supervision available to handle unusual situations. · Maintains records of prices and terms negotiated with suppliers · Maintains listing of reliable suppliers · Responds to internal inquiries about vendors, price and availability of materials and tools · Confirms purchase orders to suppliers · Checks invoices · Follows up on negotiated settlements regarding rejected or defective materials · Advises supervision of unusual or questionable circumstances regarding source and availability of parts · Adheres to unit and Corporate purchasing policies and procedures · Frequent contact with others outside the work group · Work on parts not placed list for Buyer or Senior Buyer Required Skills/Experience: · Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – Intermediate level · Knowledge with Lotus Notes or other email communication tool – Intermediate level · Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally · Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations · Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills · Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues · Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently · Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents · Knowledge of commodities, materials and products being purchased · Position related experience – 3-5 years · Areas of expertise include: Purchasing Required Education/Training/Certifications/Licenses · High School Diploma or GED · Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related Field or equivalent experience.

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