The Jr. Buyer is responsible for procuring all commodities and services for the organization and is responsible for negotiating the terms and conditions for these purchases. Responsible for ensuring the purchased items are filled and received in a timely and cost-effective manner and that stocking levels are maintained within established guidelines. Primary interface between company and outside vendors, and regularly interacts with all internal departments.

Job Responsibilities

• Contacts existing vendors and places purchase orders for required goods and services.
• Finds and sources new vendors for new materials and services and to control costs of existing materials and services.
• Negotiates pricing and delivery dates to control costs.
• Reviews open orders, monitors vendor performance, and expedites shipments where necessary to keep operation running at peak efficiency.
• Ensures that problems relating to delivery quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures.
• Assures orders are entered into and/or updated within JDE in an accurate and timely manner, all order information is complete, and pricing and delivery requirements are clearly defined.
• Opens purchase orders in JDE system.
• Places orders with vendors via telephone, fax, and/or electronically.
• Adjusts purchase orders in JDE as needed after orders are placed and confirmed.
• Contacts vendors as needed for follow-up on past due deliveries.
• Reviews invoices for purchased commodities. Assures that documentation is correct and resolves any discrepancies with customers, vendors, and/or Accounts Payable.
• Processes return of rejected or discrepant items in an expeditious manner. Initiates and follows up with warranty claims.
• Keeps supervisor current on all purchasing related problems or issues.
• Collects and assembles data into reports as required or directed by management.
• Create delivery for scheduled shipments and conducts daily scheduling meetings.
• Schedules, organizes, and hosts teleconference and face-to-face meetings between vendors and internal clients. Records, writes, and distributes minutes of these meetings to internal and external clients. Follows-up with vendors and internal clients to ensure agreed actions and timelines are met.
• Other tasks and duties assigned by management which are commensurate with the individuals skill level and training.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes
• Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements.
• Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion
• All other relevant duties as assigned

• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of proper telephone business etiquette required.
• Strong mathematical skills required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must be able to reason logically and interact with team members and management at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task effectively is essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to diplomatically interact with all team members.
• Ability to interact professionally at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to a changing and evolving work environment.

• Experience
  • A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience.