Sr. Purchasing Specialist
Dairy Farmers of America • Rensselaer, NY • Posted July 15, 2026
About the Role
**Job Description**
**GENERAL PURPOSE**
Perform all phases of order/purchasing activities with a limited degree of supervision. Acquire materials, supplies, and
services and place purchase orders for goods that have standard costs and quoted discounts already in place. Check
and process purchase orders/requisitions; review information to ensure it is complete, accurate, and that order
parameters are clear and understood. Monitor systems to determine purchasing requirements. Review opportunities for
new supply sources and suitability of materials offered. Demonstrate full proficiency with purchasing activities, ensure
good purchasing practices, and function as a resource for team members with less experience.
**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
• Prepare and review requests and assist with payables, purchase orders, and invoices
• Contact management or department representatives to clarify or obtain additional information
• Maintain inventory items...
**GENERAL PURPOSE**
Perform all phases of order/purchasing activities with a limited degree of supervision. Acquire materials, supplies, and
services and place purchase orders for goods that have standard costs and quoted discounts already in place. Check
and process purchase orders/requisitions; review information to ensure it is complete, accurate, and that order
parameters are clear and understood. Monitor systems to determine purchasing requirements. Review opportunities for
new supply sources and suitability of materials offered. Demonstrate full proficiency with purchasing activities, ensure
good purchasing practices, and function as a resource for team members with less experience.
**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
• Prepare and review requests and assist with payables, purchase orders, and invoices
• Contact management or department representatives to clarify or obtain additional information
• Maintain inventory items...