Junior Buyer

Job DescriptionWith over 90 years of customer-focused performance, Boyd Corporation has evolved as a market leader in engineered rubber, plastic, metal, flexible environmental sealing energy management solutions. Boyd is a unique supplier, valuing our people as our most important resource. With our best-in-class technical sales associates, sales support service teams field application, quality, manufacturing engineers, Boyd offers total global solutions to enhance the performance manufacturability of your products. Our cost-effective, tight-tolerance, global manufacturing capabilities ensure superior total landed cost as well as reliability throughout the product life cycle.The Jr. Buyer will perform a variety of purchasing functions including the purchase of raw materials, processed and unprocessed good, machinery, equipment, tools, parts, and other supplies and services required by the company.They will help in identifying cost reduction opportunities with existing and new vendors. They will also help assist in the warehouse doing various functions such as assisting with shipping and receiving, data entry, and various other paperwork as needed.Basic Job Duties
Match Receiving with Purchase Orders
Place orders for IT, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Assembly, office supplies, and other various supplies
Receive requisitions for goods or services to be purchased
Obtain information concerning product, price, reliability/quality, and delivery dates
Ensure proper authorization is obtained before purchasing of materials
Maintain all records pertaining to the history of each requisition on costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories
Assist in the warehouse as needed to help with shipping receiving, data entry, and other paperwork
Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Strong organizational skills.
Negotiating techniques.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Prior experience in purchasing preferred.
Proven computer skills.

Required Skills
Regular and predictable attendance.
Good math skills and conceptual perception of manufacturing techniques required.
Previous experience using computer programs.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
Ability to problem-solve and investigate problems as needed.
Excellent interpersonal people skills.

Preferred Skills
Warehouse experience
Shipping Receiving experience
Forklift experience

This position is hourly/non-exempt. The pay for this position is $22/hr to $26/hr DOEBoyd is an equal opportunity employer and offers the following benefits:
Medical (3 PPO plan options), dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Employer-provided AD D insurance, short- and long-term disability
Voluntary accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and whole life plans
Voluntary life insurance plans
401k with company match
Tri Met discount
Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
Annual discretionary bonus

RequirementsRequired Skills
Regular and predictable attendance.
Good math skills and conceptual perception of manufacturing techniques required.
Previous experience using computer programs.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
Ability to problem-solve and investigate problems as needed.
Excellent interpersonal people skills.