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Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist

Control System Labs, Inc.
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2027

For more than 56 years, Control System Labs has been a premier repair facility for industrial electronic controls. We are currently in search of a dynamic individual to serve as the primary point of contact for all procurement needs within the company and to lead our inventory control efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Purchasing: Research, evaluate and procure products and services for company operations ensuring delivery timeframes align with customer delivery dates
  • Supplier Management: Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, discounts, and favorable purchasing terms
  • Inventory Control: Lead inventory control efforts, including monitoring and maintaining appropriate stock levels and ensuring stock areas remain accurate and organized
  • eBay Operations: Manage and coordinate all eBay sales and purchases, including listing and managing items on the company’s eBay store

Qualifications

  • Purchasing Experience: Previous buying experiences including managing suppliers
  • Inventory Control Experience: Previous experience of managing inventory
  • eBay Experience: Knowledge and experience with eBay operations
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately manage part numbers, quantities, pricing, purchase orders, inventory records, and other detailed information.
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities, open orders, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
  • Follow-Through: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows open items through to completion.
  • Communication Skills: Professional and effective communication with suppliers, coworkers, and other departments with goal of facilitating collaboration
  • Professional Attitude: A positive, professional, and proactive approach to work
  • Adaptability: Willingness to learn new products, systems, and processes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Computer Proficiency: Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel.
  • Education: An associate degree or equivalent experience in the field

Preferred Skills/Knowledge

  • Buyer of Electronic Components: Previous experience of buying electronic components such as resistors and capacitors
  • Industrial Controls Knowledge- General knowledge of industrial controls such as motor controls, operator interfaces or process controls
  • ERP System Experience- Previous experience using a companywide ERP system to perform the Purchasing and Inventory Control functions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Please provide some days and times you would be available for a phone interview.
  • What Business Systems/ERP systems have you used? (ex: SAP, Odoo, Infor, Oracle, etc)

Experience:

  • purchasing electronic components (ex: Capacitors, resistors): 2 years (Preferred)
  • Purchasing in a manufacturing/industrial environment: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Inventory control in manufacturing/industrial environment: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $28

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