API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, improve processes and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our Associate Buyer position! What We Offer You: Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry Ability to impact customers across multiple industries Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities! What Can Our Location Offer You: Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Buffalo waterfront and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls In house market style cafeteria with plenty of healthy selections Buffalo is known for our wide range of choices for food and beverages from our famous Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck to several micro-breweries and distilleries scattered across the region What You Will Do: Initiates purchase orders timely and accurately based on demand generated by MRP to support production and spare parts orders. Identify varied sources of commodities, negotiate pricing, evaluate bids and awards contracts and purchase orders. Place orders for assigned commodities per Company policies and guidelines. Develop relationships with suppliers. Work with Suppliers to expedite, re-schedule or cancel open orders as required by product demand. Establish stocking levels, re-order points and ordering quantities ensuring parts are in stock while managing inventory dollars and turns. Conduct research for alternative products or suppliers that result in product improvements or cost savings. Assist with supplier discrepancies regarding paperwork, invoice issues or any other issues that may arise. Maintain records of suppliers, products and pricing. Management of supplier terms and documentation (certifications, conflict materials, REACH/RoHS compliance, EPA prohibited substances verification, etc.). Buyer is responsible for working with engineering and other functions to coordinate responses to customer requests for these reports. Other duties as assigned. What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in management, supply chain, or related At least two years of experience in MRP, production scheduling, inventory management or other supply chain management function required. Proven knowledge of purchasing, production planning and inventory control in manufacturing environment, as well as Supply Chain best practices. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives Excellent analytical and organizational skills with an ability to handle a multitude of projects required Proficiency with MS Office products as well as MRP/ERP systems Check out the COOL things we've been up to! INDZ ____________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact API Heat Transfer at (716) 684-6700 for assistance. The company rejects all forms of unlawful discrimination, not only because it is against the law, but because it is inconsistent with our corporate values. This includes unlawful discrimination because of a person's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, sexual preference, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category as defined by applicable state or federal law. Employment decisions are made with regard to lawful considerations.