Hunter Hamilton is seeking a Buyer Assistant to provide hands-on, temporary support for the purchasing function at a manufacturing facility in Granville, NY. This role will support daily transactional purchasing activities during the implementation of a new purchasing department.
This is an on-site, administrative purchasing role focused on procure-to-pay processes, supplier coordination, and ERP system transactions. The position works closely with planners, the Materials Manager, and supply chain leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain administrative experience who are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities -
- Process and manage purchase orders in QAD, including converting requisitions into POs, routing for approval, and issuing orders to suppliers
- Monitor open purchase orders and supplier deliveries; track order status and communicate updates to planners and leadership
- Identify and follow up on late shipments and delivery discrepancies
- Review supplier order confirmations to validate pricing, quantities, and delivery dates
- Support procure-to-pay activities, including resolving invoice discrepancies in Medius
- Maintain and update supplier pricing and purchasing data
- Assist with supplier administration, including vendor setup requests and reporting for supply chain meetings
- Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and support day-to-day operations during departmental transition
Qualifications -
- High school diploma or GED required; relevant experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain support required - Associates degree preferred
- Prior experience with ERP systems required (QAD strongly preferred)
- Excel skills for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting
- Purchase order processing and purchasing transactions
- Accounts payable support and invoice discrepancy resolution
