Utah Transit Authority
Are you detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to make an impact? As an Expeditor / Junior Buyer , you will play a critical role in ensuring timely order fulfillment, resolving purchasing challenges, and keeping operations running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this is your opportunity to contribute to a high-performing procurement team!
As the Expeditor / Junior Buyer , you will :
- Track and resolve open purchase orders, including running reports, modifying due dates in JD Edwards, and communicating with suppliers via email, phone, or other methods to obtain current delivery information.
- Manage order status using independent decision-making skills and persistence while prioritizing workload.
- Reconcile backorders, investigate shipping discrepancies weekly, and monitor progress (schedule vs. actual) with major suppliers, addressing areas of concern.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with inventory, warehouse, and department staff as needed.
- Suggest process improvements for resolving shortage / backorder issues and provide proactive support to the Procurement team in resolving order discrepancies and billing / invoice issues.
- Assist Buyers with purchase orders, vendor communication, and outstanding requests for quotations (RFQs).
- Provide research and other support to Supply Chain projects as assigned by the Procurement Manager.
- Create and maintain reports to track supplier delivery performance and identify repetitive supplier issues or trends, working with buyers and / or managers to resolve them.
- Coordinate and monitor projects and assignments with a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / TRAINING :
Two years in purchasing, expediting, materials management, office management, or other relevant technical or analytical discipline. Experience with JD Edwards or other ERP software preferred.High School Diploma required.Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Management or related field preferred, but not required.SKILLS :
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to organize and accurately document multiple streams of informationExercise good judgment and discretionEstablish priorities / work independently and proceed with objectives with minimal supervisionDemonstrated skills in influencing supplier relationships to accomplish operational objectivesBasic proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook preferredThis job requires regular and predictable attendance.
OR -An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include :
Health, dental, vision, life / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pets health and needs).For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit : https : / / jobs.jobvite.com / rideuta / #benefits
Pay Range : $22.404 or more per hour, depending on experience
If interested, apply before : Monday, March 10
2025 @ 5 : 59 PM MST
UTA promotes equal employment opportunities through its employment practices to current employees as well as internal and external applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status as a parent, or genetic information. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40 , 655 , and 219 . All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.PM21
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Salary : $22,404
