Buyer I

Purchasing Assistant

Assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services for the organization. They evaluate bids, negotiate prices, and track purchases.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic purchasing tasks such as sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and placing orders.

• The purchase of non-inventory items based on each department's purchase requisitions (PR).

• Reviewing MRP, issuing purchase orders, and making any necessary revisions. Following up on confirmations and delivery dates.

• Handle routine procurement activities under close supervision.

• Maintain records of purchases, track deliveries, and manage inventory levels.

• Assist in resolving minor supplier issues and discrepancies.

• Work with warehouse on receiving issues and returns to suppliers.

• Coordinate closely with the scheduling/Planning team to communicate ETA's and delays.

• Analyze Forecast in ERP System.

• Onboard new suppliers.

• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of internal management and staff, outside suppliers, and clients

• Responsible for meeting procurement goals.

• Complete any special assignments or projects given by the manager.

• Works under close supervision and direction from manager.

• Limited authority to make independent purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

1-2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, in a manufacturing environment.

Distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.