Senior Operational Buyer (Edwards Vacuum) - Now Hiring

Location and Compensation
• Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).
• Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• Salary Range: $79,530 - $99,420

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
Your role
Lead and manage end-to-end operational procurement activities for PC Genesee manufacturing operations, ensuring uninterrupted material supply to production lines while maximizing service level, supplier performance, and total cost efficiency.

This role leads and develops a team of Operational Buyers and serves as the key interface between suppliers, planning, engineering, and manufacturing teams in a lean manufacturing environment.

• Lead operational purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials to ensure uninterrupted supply to production cells.
• Develop and implement supplier performance improvement plans (OTD, lead time, flexibility, buffer strategy, freight optimization).
• Act as primary escalation point for critical supplier issues impacting production continuity.
• Lead regular business reviews with strategic suppliers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify supply risks (capacity, quality, logistics, financial) and implement mitigation plans.
• Drive reduction of supplier lead times and improve responsiveness to production demand changes.
• Ensure compliance with global procurement policies, SAP processes, and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with planning and production teams to align procurement execution with production schedules.
• Manage supplier onboarding, development, and performance evaluation activities.
• Resolve complex invoicing, pricing, and payment discrepancies in collaboration with finance.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) by ensuring material readiness with minimum disruption and obsolescence risk.
• Lead and mentor Operational Buyers, ensuring consistent execution across purchasing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes (automation, digital tools, standard work)

To succeed, you will need
The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.

7+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement or supply chain environment.

Experience in both direct and indirect procurement (hybrid responsibility).

Strong SAP MM knowledge and experience in MRP-driven environments.

Advanced understanding of lean manufacturing principles and supply chain optimization.

Experience working with global suppliers in electronics, mechanical, and industrial components.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex supply disruptions.

Proven experience in supplier performance management and development.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).

Ability to work under pressure in a high-mix, high-urgency production environment.

This role supports end-to-end procurement activities for PC Genesee manufacturing operations, including both direct materials and indirect goods/services.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing supplier performance and supply continuity across assigned commodities.

Executing procurement activities in SAP, including PO management, delivery tracking, and expediting.

Supporting indirect purchasing categories such as MRO, tooling, logistics, and facility services.

Coordinating with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Finance teams.

Supporting NPI, supplier qualification, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation activities.

Participating in global procurement alignment and continuous improvement initiatives across the Edwards and Atlas Copco network.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***
Physical Demands
This role is generally sedentary, involving primarily desk-based tasks in a controlled indoor environment.

Sitting/Stationary Positioning: Remains in a seated position continually or almost continually (about 60% of the time), such as when using computers or handling documents.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (e.g., typing, filing), with repetitive motions continually for about 33% of workers; near vision required for close-range details.

Moving Objects: Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds across the office, such as files or equipment.

Standing/Walking: Occasionally traverses short distances or remains in an upright stationary position for brief periods (e.g., to interact with others or run errands).

Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Minimal; positions self to access low or high areas infrequently.

Other Environmental Factors: Works in moderate noise levels (e.g., office equipment) with constant contact with others; no significant exposure to hazards.
Benefits Summary
Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.

What you can expect from us:

• Excellent working conditionsand benefits.
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market.
• Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.
• We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact.
• You can be creative and promote your own ideas.
• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer
Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems.We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way.Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go.At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline.We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to beFirst in Mind, First in Choicerelies on this strategy.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com

A division of Atlas Copco

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.