Jr. Buyer Intern

Responsibilities

• Place orders with suppliers or vendors and ensure documentation is in order with clear terms and conditions
• Coordinate with receiving team to properly account for deliveries
• Secure inventory and verify delivery to appropriate personnel
• Evaluate items and vendors to ensure best value in terms of price and service (OTD, % of order complete, etc.)
• Research requested inventory to provide ways to reduce costs
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders to ensure accuracy
• Interact with suppliers regarding delivery delays or incorrect quantities
• Create purchase orders for acquisition of materials
• Review inventories regularly and order supplies as needed
• Compare invoices and purchase orders to ensure pricing matches and provide to accounting for payment
• Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials and products
• Communicate with suppliers to negotiate pricing, confirm specifications, and resolve delivery issues
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential vendors, evaluate pricing, and determine procurement strategies
• Maintain records and documentation including invoices, supplier information, and purchase histories, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments to meet operational needs
• Assist in contract negotiations and support senior buyers in strategic sourcing decisions

Requirements & Qualifications

• Analytical skills to evaluate suppliers, pricing, and market trends
• Attention to detail for accurate order processing and record-keeping
• Effective communication and negotiation skills for vendor interactions
• Familiarity with inventory management and ERP systems to track orders and manage procurement efficiently
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required
• No prior experience required
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office; frequently uses Internet to research costs

Work Environment

The majority of work is performed in an office environment. However, this job does require frequent visits to the production floor.

Travel

20% travel required.

Compensation

$24 hourly.

Location

The Woodlands, TX.