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Junior Buyer

API Heat Transfer
API Heat Transfer Salary
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026
As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.

Jr. Buyer Job Description

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of the transformation. We have a new mission, and new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, improve processes, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our Jr. Buyer position!

What We Offer You:

  • Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
  • Ability to impact customers across multiple industries.
  • Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities!

What Can Our Location Offer You:

  • Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Buffalo waterfront and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls
  • In house market-style cafeteria with plenty of healthy selections
  • Buffalo is known for our wide range of choices for food and beverages from our famous Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck to several micro-breweries and distilleries scattered across the region

What You Will Do:

This role will report directly to the Procurement and Planning Manager of the Buffalo facility and will also have accountability to the Corporate Supply Chain Function.

  • Responsible for Buying assigned commodities.
  • Source suppliers and negotiate pricing for assigned products.
  • Initiates purchase orders timely and accurately based on demand generated by MRP to support production.
  • Identify varied sources of commodities, negotiate pricing, evaluate bids, and awards contracts and purchase orders.
  • Place orders for assigned commodities per Company policies and guidelines.
  • Maintain contact and develop relationships with suppliers.
  • Work with suppliers to expedite, re-schedule or cancel open orders as required by product demand.
  • Establish stocking levels, re-order points and ordering quantities ensuring parts are in stock while managing inventory dollars and turns.
  • Conduct research for alternative products or suppliers that result in product improvements or cost savings. Process material substitutions.
  • Resolve supplier discrepancies regarding paperwork, invoice issues or any other issues.
  • Maintain records of suppliers, products, and pricing.
  • Review shortage report for action items and to assure an on-time supply for production planning as well as meet customer delivery, quality and price requirements.
  • Reviews existing purchase orders and then correct, expedite, or de-expedite to bring production in line with customer on time delivery requirements.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet quickly changing requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

  • A bachelor’s degree with a business background is preferred. An equal combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing/operations industry.
  • Advanced MS Office Skills; Advanced EXCEL user, Pivot table, VLOOKUP, etc.
  • Experience with ERP systems preferably PLEX
  • Proven knowledge of purchasing and Supply Chain best practices.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills with an ability to handle a multitude of projects required.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • General knowledge of manufacturing environment/order flow required.

Check out the COOL things we’ve been up to!

  • Cube Cooling for Frac Truck
  • Turnkey Solutions for Nonalcoholic Beer & Wine
  • Heat Exchanger for Pharmaceuticals

Pay Range: $55,000-$65,000

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