We have an outstanding career opportunity for aBuyerto join a leading Company located in theLancaster, NYsurrounding area. Salary:$65,000 - $78,000 Job Responsibilities: + Negotiate pricing, quality and delivery criteria for required materials in connection with the placement of purchase orders. + Analyze the above criteria to determine the proper supplier to select. + Process purchase requisitions for materials required for manufacturing. + Investigate all "Material Variance Reports" and coordinate between supplier and Quality and Engineering Departments to bring about acceptable corrective action. + Coordinate any supplier questions or problems with Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Accounting, or other Departments as required. + Counsel and assist other Department personnel on matters related to material acquisition problems. + Coordinate with other internal departments and with suppliers on any special projects or programs as assigned . + Prepare and maintain reports as assigned. + Meet with Business Unit planners to discuss delivery schedules and inform them when the suppliers scheduled deliveries do not support the requirements dates in the system. Also, notify them of any changes in supplier's deliveries as they occur. + As necessary to be responsible for developing small disadvantaged suppliers and attaining Purchasing's objectives on purchases compliant with Military or Government contracts. Basic Hiring Criteria: + Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent credits in purchasing-related courses. + 2 - 3 years as a materials buyer in a manufacturing environment. + Excellent communication and, purchasing skills including negotiations, supplier evaluation, cost reduction, standard purchasing systems and procedures, data management Desired Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Business - Purchasing Major. + 5 years of diversified buying experience. Familiar with large-volume negotiations, government regulations, and reports. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/