Junior Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Cook up activities involving procuring goods and services like raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for the establishment
• Input purchase requisitions into ERP system for purchase order generation (data entry)
• Reviews requisitions. Chat with vendors to get product or service info, like price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with vendors
• Request quotes from vendors (RFQs) for items on purchase requisitions or in support of bids and proposals
• Maintain purchase orders to ensure acknowledgments are received and recorded in ERP to guarantee a timely delivery of purchased items in support of production schedules and customer requirements
• Prepare purchase orders or bid requests to support Sr. Buyers
• Collaborate with the Engineering department to compile procurement specifications for specialized equipment and services
• Work closely with the Quality department to ensure goods are purchased to the right quality requirements
• Coordinate effectively between internal departments and vendors
• Ensure contract conditions are applied, including specific flow downs as directed by Contracts or Quality Department
• Identify appropriate sources of supply to meet contract needs
• Manage supplier orderbooks and effectively expedite and prioritize orders to ensure Goods/Services are available to the manufacturing team at the right time
• Work in line with Production Planner to minimize inventory levels and improve overall supply chain management
• Provide cover for other members of the Purchasing team as required
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required by Management

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 2+ years relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with self-sufficient time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems

Desired Skills

• Supply chain experience for an aerospace and/or Defense Company
• Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Supply Chain or Procurement experience
• FAR/DFARS or government contracts experience
• Cost Point ERP system preferred
• Familiarity with drawings
• Understanding of MRP systems
• Experience with MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint