Manufacturing Buyer

Job Title: Buyer II

Job Description:

As a Buyer II , you will be responsible for both tactical and strategic aspects of purchasing. This includes supporting supplier Material Review Requests (MRR), and Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for assigned production cells. Your role will be critical in removing roadblocks for production and ensuring strategic responsibilities around pricing are met.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the purchasing process for assigned production cells.
• Supports supplier MRR and ECN processes.
• Work proactively to identify and remove production roadblocks.
• Execute strategic initiatives related to pricing and cost saving.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues. 
• Support in forecasting the demand for materials and services, and the timely placement of purchase orders.
• Act as a point of contact for vendors regarding order acknowledgment and confirmation.
• Maintain and update order promise dates regularly.
• Assist in resolving any pricing discrepancies with vendors.
• Provide support to production cells as needed.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to avoid shortages and excesses. 
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with relevant laws and ethical standards. 
• Identify cost savings opportunities in line with quality, service, and supply constraints
• Actively participate in lean manufacturing initiatives for cost savings improvements through waste elimination. 
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes and strategic planning.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle transactions and processes related to department.
• Demonstrated effort toward self-improvement by gaining new knowledge/skills and accepting new assignments.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in production leadership, planning, purchasing, or a relevant supply chain function.
• Previous scheduling or planning experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions: (especially manufacturing and field service positions)

• Office and Factory environment.
• Safety glasses required while on factory floor
• Some overtime may be required

Location: Fairport, NY

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

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