Junior Buyer

Responsible for (1) placing orders to meet material requirements relative to quantity, quality, and timing; (2) negotiates the purchase of materials/services with approved suppliers, and (3) following prescribed methods and procedures.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities **include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Build, maintain, and evaluate supplier relationships.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy
• Purchase components, raw materials, supplies and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with accepted standard of quality and service within established time frames.
• Maintain records and files pertinent to purchasing information M2M & vendor file.
• Confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate return of rejected, unsuitable, or damaged RMAs and overstock/over shipped RMA’s.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by in-house training, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, interacting constructively with Engineering, Manufacturing and other departmental staff members.

You should be proficient in:

• Basic Computer Skills
• Commodity Purchasing Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• High School / GED
• Sourcing and Procurement Experience