Junior Buyer

**Junior Buyer**

Purchasing Irvine, California Minimum Experience **Entry-level** * Has a passion for helping people, procurement, results, and growth

* Can pick up and learn new material in a relatively short amount of time

* Enjoys collaboration, communicating, and helping others

* Possesses the ability to focus on small details and ensure accuracies in their work

* Capable of working in a fast-paced work environment and able to perform job essentials without the quality of their work to decrease

* Has a strong and excellent work ethic (honesty, integrity, humility, respect, and accountability)

* Will do their best at all times and cares about the quality of their work, even when no one is looking

* Has the passion and intrinsic motivation to learn, change (reflect), and grow

* Is disciplined, dedicated, and determined to produce desirable results (going beyond the barest minimum and expectations)

* Manages their time wisely (be punctual and observe deadlines)

Job Title: Junior Buyer I - Review and understand the customers RFQ and Purchase Order requirements and flow down information accurately to the vendor.

- Document and flow down requirements specified by our customers and/or by the Sales Department to the relevant vendors.

- Negotiate pricing, lead time, and terms and conditions with our vendors.

- Select the optimal transportation option based on the customers requirements, cost, safety, and service.

- Request approval from Purchasing Manager for any inbound pallets.

- Create purchase orders based on provided bookings.

- Expedite and track pending purchase orders with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

- Archive completed purchase orders on our network drive.

Required 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. * Able to organize many tasks, determine priority, and independently complete detailed skills

* Able to demonstrate the ability to conduct one's self in a professional manner.

* Ability to participate in work-related activities as a team player

* Must be able to operate a computer and Area51 Electronics proprietary software program

* Ability to work independently with a self-motivated attitude, as well as in a team environment

* Ability to maintain confidential information

* Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems

* Ability to multi-task, respond to continually changing needs with a positive attitude

* Ability to efficiently manage deadlines

* Excellent organizational and time management skills

* Effective writing and communication skills

* Meticulous attention to detail

* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Outlook, Word, and Excel

Location Irvine, California Minimum Experience Entry-level