Junior Buyer

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions for goods and services for accuracy.
• Order office supplies for the Libertyville location and manage the Amazon account.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain purchasing records.
• Expedite and de-expedite orders as needed to support operational requirements.
• Manage vendor master data updates and maintain current tax-exempt certificates.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP system to support purchasing activities.
• Place orders with vendors in SAP on a daily or as-needed basis.
• Update SAP with vendor-confirmed due dates in a timely manner.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain purchasing records in alignment with established procedures.
• Track all inbound deliveries and assist with discrepancies.
• Investigate issues related to blocked invoices and accounts payable discrepancies.
• Process vendor returns in SAP within a 30-day turnaround.
• Auxiliary with administrative duties related to the product lifecycle process.
• Research and communicate effectively with suppliers to obtain pricing and specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required; a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Relevant internship or some purchasing experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through on assigned tasks and projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to support team members and work with vendors.

Competencies

• Detail Oriented
• Independence
• Judgment/Decision
• Integrity
• Analytical Skills
• Oral & Written Communication
• Team Player
• Organization/Planning
• Customer Focus

Pay

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position: Detail Oriented, Independence, Judgment/Decision, Integrity, Analytical Skills, Oral & Written Communication, Team Player, Organization/Planning, and Customer Focus. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).