Description

We are excited to bring a Purchaser on board in our Brockport, New York location. This role is crucial to our operations in the electric industry where you will be focused on handling day-to-day purchasing, managing pricing and contract negotiations, and maintaining efficient sourcing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring that all purchases are made in accordance with company policy.

• Conduct pricing and contract negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.

• Accurately enter and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP system.

• Source materials and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Implement a tool crib tracking and inventory control process to enhance efficiency.

• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.

• Process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently.

• Maintain accurate customer credit records.

• Resolve customer inquiries timely and professionally.

• Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for various purchasing tasks.

Requirements • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a purchasing role or a similar capacity

• Proficiency in Chef, Enterprise Resource Planning, Epicor, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, and ERP Solutions is required

• Familiarity with About Time, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), and Buying Processes

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Must be a team player with the ability to work independently when needed

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices

• Familiarity with negotiating and networking is a plus

• Experience with budgeting and risk management

• Should have the ability to adapt to new technologies and systems quickly.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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