PURCHASING AGENT MANUFACTURING RAW MATERIALS REQUIRED
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
PURCHASING AGENT / BUYER – MANUFACTURING (RAW MATERIALS REQUIRED)
Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Compensation: $80,000–$90,000+ (Depending on Experience)
We are seeking an experienced PURCHASING AGENT / BUYER with direct, hands-on experience purchasing RAW MATERIALS IN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT. This role supports a production-driven operation and is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing RAW MATERIALS (PRIMARY FOCUS), as well as components, tooling, and related manufacturing services required to meet production schedules and inventory demands.
This is an Excel-heavy, data-driven role that requires strong analytical skills, proven supplier negotiation experience, and close collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure cost control, quality compliance, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role requires direct experience in purchasing raw materials in a manufacturing environment.
Candidates whose purchasing experience is primarily in retail, IT, services, facilities, office supplies, or NON-MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Compensation: $80,000–$90,000+ (Depending on Experience)
We are seeking an experienced PURCHASING AGENT / BUYER with direct, hands-on experience purchasing RAW MATERIALS IN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT. This role supports a production-driven operation and is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing RAW MATERIALS (PRIMARY FOCUS), as well as components, tooling, and related manufacturing services required to meet production schedules and inventory demands.
This is an Excel-heavy, data-driven role that requires strong analytical skills, proven supplier negotiation experience, and close collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure cost control, quality compliance, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role requires direct experience in purchasing raw materials in a manufacturing environment.
Candidates whose purchasing experience is primarily in retail, IT, services, facilities, office supplies, or NON-MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, negotiate, and purchase RAW MATERIALS to support production and inventory requirements
- Manage supplier relationships related to cost, quality, delivery, and performance
- Analyze pricing, lead times, and material availability to support production schedules
- Resolve supplier issues, including shortages, delays, quality concerns, and pricing discrepancies
- Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
- Support cost-reduction initiatives and materials-related budgeting and forecasting
- Maintain accurate purchasing data, records, and documentation
- Monitor inventory levels, turns, and carrying costs
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent hands-on manufacturing purchasing experience
- 3–5 years of Buyer or Procurement experience specifically within a manufacturing environment
- Primary responsibility for purchasing raw materials to support production operations
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF statements, and data validation (macros preferred)
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms
- Experience evaluating supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and cost
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Experience in METAL, INDUSTRIAL, OR HEAVY MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS
- Knowledge of inventory control and production planning
- Familiarity with ISO standards, quality systems, or regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience with supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) plan
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