Purchaser

We are looking for a proactive Purchaser to help keep manufacturing operations running smoothly by securing materials, products, and services on time and at competitive value. This position plays an important role in balancing availability, cost control, and vendor performance while supporting teams across the Brewster, New York location. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing day-to-day purchasing activity while using sound judgment to improve efficiency, maintain accurate records, and support business needs.

Responsibilities:
• Create, release, and monitor purchase orders to ensure correct quantities, pricing, and delivery commitments are met.
• Manage inventory replenishment levels to support customer demand while reducing excess stock and unnecessary carrying costs.
• Share updates with internal stakeholders regarding lead times, item availability, and pricing changes that may affect planning or sales activity.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations to identify the best overall value based on cost, quality, service, and delivery reliability.
• Partner with sales and operations teams to source special-order items and materials needed for customer-specific projects.
• Maintain organized purchasing data, including supplier records, pricing details, and transaction documentation for audit readiness.
• Work closely with sales, production, maintenance, and planning to align purchasing activity with operational requirements and order schedules.
• Support cycle counts and inventory review efforts, including identifying slow-moving or obsolete stock for cleanup actions.
• Reconcile purchasing documents with receipts and invoices, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve shortages, damages, or billing discrepancies.
• Prepare routine reports on open orders, spending patterns, pricing movement, and material usage trends as needed.