ACARA Jobs
Buyer
Apply- ID: 558721
- Posted: 4/1/2026
- Location: Saugerties, NY
- Category: Pro - Professional
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: 6 - 9 Months
Description
Job Mission:
The Buyer is responsible for purchasing goods and services for the company.
They will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
The Buyer will work closely with the production team to ensure that all materials are delivered on time and within budget.
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.
Pay Rate:$32-$38/hr depending on experience
Onsite
Work hours - Mon-Fri 8 to 5
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years purchasing, or related work experience.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- 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 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.
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.