Junior Buyer

Summary

The Junior Buyer purchases assigned items, maintains current dates, and coordinates delivery with assigned suppliers, ensuring that items arrive when required. Performs procurement related clerical duties as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders.

Delivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders.

Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products.

Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate.

Investigating and resolving invoicing discrepancies with supplier.

Adheres to the Quality Systems and participates in continuous improvement.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.