Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Saugerties, NY

Employment Type: Temp to Direct

Industry: Semiconductor equipment / manufacturing technology
Compensation: $32-$38/hour depending on experience
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 to 5

About the Opportunity:

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies to support company operations. This role works closely with production teams to ensure all goods are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and securing the best value for the organization.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture built on transparency and accountability
• Career growth opportunities within a global workforce solutions leader across diverse industries
• People-focused environment that empowers employees to be their authentic selves
• Emphasis on partnership, innovation, and delivering impactful results for clients and candidates

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?

TODAY

Main Responsibilities:

• Purchase materials, products, equipment and supplies in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
• Identify and resolve vendor-related problems regarding specifications, timing, quality, quantity and delivery of vendor products.
• Provide thorough communication between departments as required.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors for best price, quality and delivery of goods and services.
• Collaborate internally when necessary to obtain prices and specifications.
• May be required to review schedules to anticipate required materials, products, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist on expediting orders on critical materials and parts
• Monitor and maintain vendor consignment inventory including the recording/reporting of usage and backfill requirements.
• Update and maintain departmental records, database(s) and network files.
• Work independently with moderate supervision .

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Associates degree
• 2+ years purchasing, or related work experience.

What Sets You Apart:

• Knowledge of Encompix/MRP/ERP system.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to interact with other members of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs.

After you , 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.

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.