Junior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

As a result of our expansion and continued organization growth, we are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our Purchasing team.

** Position Summary: **

This position will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating services, materials and supplies which will include, but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and research potential new vendors
• Communicate with suppliers via various channels.
• Ensure receipt of documents such as quotes and order acknowledgments.
• Follow up on open purchase orders
• Communicate shipment delays with appropriate parties
• Assist team members in finding alternative supply sources when delays occur.
• Run weekly reports and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Review, and manage supplier relationships and order status.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to receiving, pricing, and quality issues with suppliers.

** Ideal Qualifications: **

• Related schooling and/or experience within supply chain or purchasing fields.
• Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Purchasing related duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook