Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Location: Fairport, NY – 100% onsite
Pay: $22–$28/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week; flexible start time between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m.
Assignment: Anticipated one-year contract with possible extension or conversion based on business needs. 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply management activities within a technical manufacturing environment. This position combines hands-on buying responsibilities with supplier management, contract administration, cost reduction, and inventory support.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders and ensure the timely supply of materials, equipment, and services.
• Use SAP and MRP information to manage purchasing requirements and supplier commitments.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding pricing, delivery, quality, and supply issues.
• Assist with supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Create and maintain supply agreements, pricing agreements, NDAs, certificates of insurance, and related documentation.
• Track supplier quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance.
• Support supplier relationship management activities, including audits when needed.
• Help manage inventory levels, including slow-moving and obsolete materials.
• Resolve invoicing and purchasing discrepancies.
• Participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvement and supply-chain issue resolution.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a plant or corporate buyer.
• Hands-on purchasing experience, including placing orders, working from MRP requirements, and communicating with suppliers.
• Experience using SAP.
• Background supporting manufacturing operations, planning, quality, engineering, or supply chain.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Associate degree with relevant experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Due to facility and contractual requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to meet applicable DOD/ITAR compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with strategic sourcing, commodity management, or global supply management.
• Contract writing or contract administration experience.
• Supplier negotiation and price/cost analysis experience.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.
• CPSM, CPM, APICS, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, or Green Belt certification.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.