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Technical Buyer October 20, 2025

S381

Located in Pittsford, NY

Pay: $26-34/hr

Job Full Description

Express Employment is working with a local Pittsford company looking to add an experienced Technical Buyer to their team!

This position is responsible for ensuring timely order fulfillment, maintaining accurate processes, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently with minimal supervision, and excels at managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Vendor Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all purchasing activities including office, lab, and production materials.

  • Ensure a continuous supply of required optical components, materials, and goods while proactively addressing potential supply chain risks.

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.

  • Prepare and process purchase orders, verifying specifications, pricing, and approvals.

  • Work closely with vendors and internal teams to identify and source alternative suppliers or materials as needed.

  • Lead the bid and vendor selection process to ensure best value and service.

  • Verify purchase requisitions and approvals; authorize payments by forwarding accurate receiving documentation.

  • Support inventory management by maintaining accurate stock levels and assisting with physical counts.

  • Drive annual vendor reviews to assess pricing, reliability, and service quality.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

  • Review and interpret Open Orders Reports to track and support order fulfillment.

  • Provide support to the warehouse with day-to-day operational tasks as needed.

  • Cross-train to support order processing during peak times or staff absences.

  • Assist with sales reporting, including backlog, bookings, and shipment updates.

  • Participate in special projects to support continuous operational improvements.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of supply chain or operations experience in a photonics or manufacturing environment.

  • Strong business ethics, accountability, and professional judgment.

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP systems such as Microsoft Navision or Microsoft Dynamics.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Strong financial and business acumen.

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Rochester, NY
2516
3400 Monroe Avenue
Unit 9
Rochester, NY 14618

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