Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

The Junior Buyer will assist in purchasing materials, supplies and services for the organization. This person will track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current database of vendor and product information.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Expedite, postpone and cancel purchase orders as necessary to meet production timing
• Handles special projects research for the department
• Work cross-functionally between buying and operations
• Coordinates and monitors inbound shipments
• Review and process all RMAs including communication with vendors for credit or replacements.
• Maintains system accuracy
• Provide customer service to sales teams and vendor for pricing issues, coordinating ship dates, expediting orders and maintaining of purchase orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Requirements:

• Must speak and write English proficiently
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin, Cantonese or Taiwanese preferred, but not required.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, timely, and professionally within our team and with external vendors:
• Must have strong analytical abilities and work well under pressure
• Prior experience with Epicor 9 or above preferred
• Must have experience utilizing MRP to procure
• 2 to 5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Lighting

About You:

• Must possess excellent communication skills and be self-motivated.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Professional, responsible and dedicated.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance enrollment the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401k Retirement plan after 6 months of employment
• 80 Hours of accrued vacation time, prorated your first year
• 40 Hours of Sick Time off annually, prorated your first year
• Nine (9) Paid Company Holidays per calendar year, starting after 30 Days of employment
• Short Term, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D optional
• Insurance benefits the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment