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We are known for manufacturing proprietary magnetics, capacitors, resistors, filters, and more. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI/Data center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets.\niNRCORE Group currently has fourteen (14) manufacturing facilities across the globe with more than one thousand (1000+) employees - and growing! Our business entities include company names such as Bicron, Coast Magnetics, DYCO, Gowanda, iNRCORE, Passive Plus, RCD, Sentran, TTE, and Vanguard Electronics. Our organization has a world-class reputation for innovation, quality products and expertise, and outstanding leadership. Our talented staff is what makes this all possible. We are actively seeking to hire highly skilled professionals to meet our growing demand and join our expanding team(s).\nWe currently have an opening for Senior Buyer in our Gowanda Electronicsfacility, located in Gowanda, NY. This position is critical to the success of iNRCORE Group and will be supporting purchasing activities to maintain adequate inventory levels, placing purchase orders for goods and materials, and ensuring timely delivery to meet production schedules, reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager.\nThe ideal candidate for this position should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing purchasing tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. They should have experience working with vendors, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, and using ERP systems for procurement and inventory management. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineering, operations, and suppliers are essential.\nDetails of the Role: The position of Senior Buyer will be responsible for acquiring materials, supplies, and services, placing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate purchasing records. During the course of a standard workday, you will be expected to coordinate purchasing activities with other departments, monitor inventory levels, and ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards. This role serves as a subject matter expert in procurement, leads complex sourcing and supplier management activities, and drives cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across the organization.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nPlace purchase orders for goods and materials with standard and strategically negotiated costs and quoted discounts.\nCoordinate purchasing activities with engineering and operations to maintain inventory at planned levels and support production goals.\nReview opportunities for new material supply sources and lead vendor identification, evaluation, and qualification efforts.\nNegotiate with vendors to obtain optimal pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.\nEvaluate vendor quotes and services to ensure compatibility with company objectives.\nMonitor quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery, and conformance to specifications.\nMaintain purchasing records and enter accurate information into ERP systems.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with existing and new vendors.\nAnalyze purchasing data and market trends to identify cost savings opportunities and mitigate supply risks.\nLead resolution of complex issues related to pricing, delivery delays, and quality concerns with vendors.\nDevelop, track, and manage vendor performance metrics; implement corrective actions as needed.\nLead strategic sourcing initiatives and support long-term procurement planning.\nCollaborate cross-functionally to improve procurement processes, inventory strategies, and overall supply chain efficiency.\nProvide training, mentorship, and guidance to Buyer I and Buyer II team members.\nAssist with resolving invoice discrepancies and support Accounts Payable as required.\nPerform other duties as assigned by management.\nQualifying Attributes and Skills\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.\nMinimum of 4+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience; manufacturing experience preferred.\nStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP systems.\nAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and basic math.\nExcellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with vendors and internal teams.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities independently.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.\nHigh level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.\nAdvanced negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.\nDemonstrated leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.\niNRCORE and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer with a full suite of benefits offered to full-time employees.\nExcellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Benefits \nElective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts\nCompany paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D Insurance \nCompany paid Short-Term Disability and Elective Long-Term Disability\nElective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage Benefits\n401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company match\nCompany paid mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\nPaid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)\nEmployee Discount Program (LifeMart via ADP)\nTuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programs.\niNRCORE, LLC and its affiliated entities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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