Buyer

About the role

Vapor Stone Rail Systems, part of Wabtec Corp and based in Plattsburgh, NY since 1998, offers products and services for trains such as HVAC units, doors and door systems, plus aftermarket parts. As a Buyer you coordinate the procurement of goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies, working in a cross-functional team.

Key responsibilities

• Resolve material shortages in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
• Review requisitions and prepare purchase orders.
• Maintain ongoing communication with departmental personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement.
• Maintain computerized procurement records in Oracle (items, cost, lead time, accounting terms, delivery arrangements, comments).
• Follow up with departments so that acceptable material is received and vendors are paid within purchase order terms, and handle invoice referrals.
• Expediting delivery of goods to users.
• Work in the company's warehouses, which include two on-site and one off-site location.

Required profile

• Knowledge of purchasing processes.
• Proficient understanding of the Oracle system or another ERP system.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred; college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• English reading, writing and speaking required; French is a plus.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist or sit for 8 hours, lift 50 lbs, wear PPE including hearing protection, hard hat, cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses and steel-toe shoes, and pass drug and fitness-for-duty screenings.

Required skills

• Oracle or other ERP systems
• MS Office and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Supply chain management concepts

The salary range is $55,900-$74,100 per year, depending on experience, education and other factors. Benefits include health, welfare and retirement plans, and possibly an annual bonus.