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Buyer

Aleron
United States, New York, Orchard Park
Sep 01, 2026
Description Job Title: Buyer Location: Orchard Park, NY Employment Type: Direct Placement Industry: Manufacturing Compensation: Up to $70K/yr. Based on experience Schedule: M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM In-Office (with the opportunity to transition to hybrid once expectations are met) About the Opportunity: This position needs an experienced, motivated, and innovative Buyer that knows how to strategically negotiation, while maintaining inventory of direct and indirect/MRO products at necessary levels. The professional must be committed to discovering cost-effective solutions and suppliers and building partnerships within the product line to help the company meet our performance goals and sustain Inventory Plan levels. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries. People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Oversees and maintain inventory levels and inventory turn needed for plan. Track, and maintain deflation, analyze spending, and utilize synergy commitments while meeting aggressive delivery timeframes. Research, analyze and forecast current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics. Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers. Negotiate contracts with suppliers. Issue Purchase Orders and expedites deliveries as necessary. Assess financial risks of purchases. Attend trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences to maintain current understanding of new products and trends. Perform other related duties as assigned. Maintain thorough knowledge of market dynamics and commodity outlook. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: High School Diploma or GED. 3+ years of experience in a Buyer role for direct and indirect spending in manufacturing environment. 3+ years of ERP/MRP experience. 3+ years of experience with contract management and supplier negotiations. 3+ years of experience solving complex problems. What Sets You Apart: Bachelor's Degree. Knowledge of Purchasing Department Procedures, Policies & Controls. Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficient in Excel. Demonstrated ability in communicating business goals / programs / processes for an area or business segment. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to details. Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy \| Acara Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply