Buyer III

CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client is seeking a Buyer III to manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services, ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and supplier performance.

Type: Contract

Job Title: Buyer III

Location: Fairport, NY

Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Fairport, NY

Pay Rate: Based on experience

Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred (Technical field preferred, but not required), or Associate's Degree required with relevant experience

DOD/ITAR Compliant Required - This is an ITAR facility. DOD compliance requires US Citizens for this role.

What You'll Do:

• Execute purchasing activities including order placement, MRP management, and supplier communications

• Lead supplier negotiations and contract administration

• Manage supplier relationships, audits, and performance metrics

• Support inventory optimization, cost reduction initiatives, and process improvements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, materials, and planning

Key Skills & Tools:

• Hands-on buying experience in manufacturing or corporate environments

• SAP experience required

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis skills

• Knowledge of supply chain, inventory management, and GSM processes

• Ability to work in matrix/cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a plant or corporate buyer

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred

• Experience with manufacturing operations, planning, quality, or engineering

• Certifications (C.P.M., CPSM, APICS, Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt) a plus

Additional Information

• No third party resumes will be accepted

• Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted

• CTG will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• All interested individuals MUST be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third party vendors)\

• CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

• CTG is an E-Verify Company

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to [email protected] .

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit .

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.