What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer - Sourcing & Procurement Specialist position at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company?
Junior Buyer - Sourcing & Procurement Specialist
Location : Ridgefield Park, NJ
Schedule : Fully Onsite
Rate : $25.00 / hr
Summary :
Assists to drive Sourcing and Procurement initiatives by working closely with business owners and internal Procurement team members. Works closely with team to implement solutions to ensure Procurement requirements and Compliance policies are met. Supports analysis and research to identify spend and pricing data trends; validate analysis is consistent with action plan to support Sourcing and BQMS Marketing processes. Processes may include vendor cost, rate, spend, risk, or ad-hoc HQ requests. Extensive interaction with internal business units to identify problems, analyze information, and provide input to solutions consistent with our business strategies. The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years experience
- In-depth use and knowledge of MS Project, Excel (advanced skill such as Macro), Word, PowerPoint and SAP
- Must have a data driven approach to solving problems and history of offering creative solutions
- Must be highly organized, extremely detail oriented, willing to take on challenges and handle multiple projects
- Must be a strong team player and able to participate on cross functional teams. This position will require strong interpersonal, collaborative skills and proven ability to influence
- Ability to gather and analyze data from multiple sources, prepare spreadsheets, charts, graphs and tables of information and plan / prioritize multiple work assignments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage progress for multiple activities at once and work independently within in a team environment to achieve collective goals and meet established deadlines
- Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with multiple levels within the company and with external contacts including vendors, third-party partners and other Company subsidiaries
- Keen sense of ethics and discretion with an eye to anticipate potential conflicts of interest
Responsibilities :
Note : Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
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