Junior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and send POs by analyzing MRP based on lead-time and customer demand. Maintain and review records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.

• Confirm receipt of the purchase order to the Supplier. Manage confirmations to confirm that price and delivery dates are accurate.

• Follow up on open orders as needed, resolve vendor issues and handle related correspondence. Act as a liaison between suppliers, Frontmatec Customer Service, and warehouse personnel.

• Handle all quote requests from Customer Service for customer parts orders.

• Expedite aftermarket parts/customer orders as needed.

• Job is located in Kansas City,  MO  close to the airport

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in Procurement.

• Desire to solve problems, be self-directed, and be detail-oriented.

• Expertise in MS Excel, ERP, MRP systems like Microsoft AX is a plus.

• Works well with others in a team environment.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and motivate people with no direct authority.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organized and computer skills. (Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Preferably 3-5 years of related purchasing experience and Bachelor degree.