Procurement Specialist / Buyer

Company Overview

We are a growing Rochester/Canandaigua‑area manufacturer of custom‑engineered modular commercial structures used across the United States primarily at sports and entertainment venues. Every project is unique and built by skilled professionals who take pride in craftsmanship, precision, and teamwork. Unlike repetitive production environments, our employees work on custom projects that require collaboration across disciplines. The result is a finished product that showcases the talent and expertise of our team.

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of components required for custom manufacturing projects. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production schedules and controlling project costs.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, components, and services.
• Issue and manage purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times.
• Monitor inventory levels and material requirements.
• Coordinate closely with warehouse operations, engineering, production, and project management teams.
• Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues.
• Track procurement metrics and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Support production planning and scheduling activities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience working with vendors and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Google Suite & Monday, or ability to learn quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing construction materials, fabricated components, electrical components, or industrial equipment.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
• Wellness resources

Compensation

Competitive compensation; actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities of the role, and internal equity.