The Junior Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being a Junior Buyer may require a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Junior Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Junior Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as a Junior Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
Junior Buyer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Junior Buyer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Key Responsibilities;
- Assists departments with following purchasing procedures, as well as following up on their orders to ensure that deliveries are timely;
- Prepares reports, spreadsheets and other related documentation as directed;
- Inputs data into Stratton Warren;
- Conducts supplier and material analysis;
- Assists department and warehouse management with periodic Slow Moving Product reports;
- Assists and/or issues purchase order follow-up to ensure on-time deliveries and correct pricing, terms and specifications;
- Handles special projects research for the department;
- Work cross-functionally between buying and operations;
- Marketing products on eCommerce sites including Amazon and Shopify hosted sites;
- Monitor and replenish inventory of brands primarily ranging sporting goods and apparel or gifts and housewares;
- Execute on promotional pricing plans to increase sales and turn-over;
- Track orders and manage supply chain to streamline operations from vendors to Amazon FBA.
Requirements:
- Good multitasking skills;
- Intermediate PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Ability to be nimble and problem-solve with an entrepreneurial attitude;
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently;
- 1-2 years experience in eCommerce, sales, or analytics;
- Communicate clearly, concisely, timely, and professionally within our team and with external vendors;
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or equivalent applicable certification;
- Experience in Excel managing data with advanced formulas and functions;
- Knowledgeable in simple Retail Math & Analysis.