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CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Buyer.

**Type:** Contract

**Job Title:** Buyer

**Location:** Fairport, NY

_Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Fairport, NY_

**Pay Rate:** Based on experience

**Work Hours:** M-F 8am-5pm

**Education:** Associate's degree minimum (Bachelor’s preferred)

Description

Responsible for ensuring timely supply of materials, equipment, and services at the best price and quality while minimizing inventory and optimizing supplier performance. Supports GSM strategy deployment, supplier management, inventory control, and cost reduction initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education:

+ Bachelor’s Degree preferred (technical field preferred, but not required)

+ Associate's degree minimum + relevant experience

Experience & Skills:

+ Plant or corporate buyer experience

+ Hands-on buyer experience (placing orders, MRP, stakeholder communication)

+ SAP experience

+ Experience in a matrix or cross-functional environment

+ Background in manufacturing, planning, quality, engineering, or supply chain

+ Knowledge of GSM processes/systems, global manufacturing, or cross-division work is a plus

+ Certifications such as C.P.M., CPSM, APICS, or Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt desirable

Other Requirements:

+ No third-party resumes accepted

+ Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted

+ CTG will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with local, state, and federal laws

+ Must be eligible to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors)

+ CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and an E-Verify Company

+ **ITAR Compliant Required** – Candidates must be compliant with ITAR requirements and be US citizens or nationals

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities:

+ Support GSM strategy development and execution

+ Maintain contribution metrics linked to cost reduction portfolio

+ Negotiate with suppliers and manage contracts

+ Manage supplier relationships, including audits

+ Maintain contractual documents (Supply Agreements, Pricing Agreements, NDAs, Certificates of Insurance, etc.)

+ Participate in commodity reviews and supply intelligence

+ Oversee inventory and storeroom operations where applicable

+ Act as GSM liaison between plants, materials, and quality

+ Recommend improvements to purchasing practices for compliance and efficiency

+ Serve as main contact for RTP invoicing issues

+ Participate in cross-functional teams for process improvement and cost reduction

+ Protect intellectual property and ensure supplier environmental compliance

+ Champion and enforce Global Buying Policy

Performance Metrics:

+ Contribution metrics, e-sourcing events, supplier quality/performance metrics

+ Shared objectives score %, strategic supplier % under contract/management

+ Transaction reduction, process simplification, inventory turns/days of supply

Competencies:

**People:** Conflict management, cross-cultural agility, influencing

**Business:** Global business knowledge, problem-solving

**Function/Technical:** Commodity/supply chain expertise, contract writing/management, negotiation, price/cost analysis

**Leadership:** Act with integrity and authenticity, focus on customers, value differences in people and ideas

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word version resume and salary expectations to** **[email protected].

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.