Junior Purchasing Buyer

About JCDecaux

JCDecaux is the #1 outdoor advertising company in the world, dedicated to giving brands unique voices and providing messaging platforms through the highest quality out‑of‑home solutions and first‑class services. The company is recognized for its momentum, creativity, and sense of innovation, and is committed to building a motivated and diverse workforce. As of 2023, JCDecaux North America has been certified as a Great Place to Work.

Role Overview

The Junior Purchasing Buyer reports to the Director of Program Management and works on the manufacturing side of the business. This role sources and purchases goods and services for custom‑designed products used in Street Furniture, Airport, and Mall programs. It is a full‑time position based in the main office at the Empire State Building, operating in a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes from suppliers and create purchase orders in the SAP ERP system.
• Oversee open purchase orders, supplier confirmations, and delivery commitments.
• Collaborate closely with the Purchasing and Finance Teams to effectively meet process flow requirements.
• Conduct annual supplier evaluations.
• Coordinate purchase requests with external Operations staff across the country.
• Manage all departmental expense‑type purchases.
• Maintain accurate PO and Material Master data in SAP.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in purchasing.
• Community college or technical school degree preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using Excel to generate reports and charts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely organized and efficient.
• General understanding of purchasing and invoice process flow.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Financial health support
• 401(k) match
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Employer assistance program

Pay

Base Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 (disclosed as required by the New York City Pay Transparency Law).