Junior Buyer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

The Junior Buyer at our personal care manufacturing facility will assist in the purchasing of raw materials, components, and packaging to support production needs. This entry-level role will focus on supporting the procurement team, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of materials while adhering to cost, quality, and reliability standards. The Junior Buyer will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to maintain effective communication and problem-solve to support production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Support: Assist in placing purchase orders for raw materials and packaging with approved suppliers, following company protocols.
• Vendor Communication: Communicate effectively with suppliers to confirm orders, track deliveries, and address order changes, delays, and other inquiries.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels using the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system to ensure availability of materials for production.
• Data Entry and Reporting: Update purchase order details, inventory status, and costs in the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and reporting inconsistencies as needed.
• Cost and Quality Compliance: Ensure all purchases meet company standards for cost, quality, and supplier reliability.
• Problem Resolution: Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues related to delivery discrepancies, pricing errors, and product quality.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team to optimize purchasing efficiency and cost savings.
• Documentation and Records: Maintain organized records of all purchase orders, supplier communications, and inventory levels.
• Administrative Assistance: Provide general administrative support to the Procurement Manager and team, including assisting with supplier research and other tasks as assigned.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong attention to detail, with an ability to analyze order details, inventory levels, and costs.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving: Basic problem-solving skills, with an ability to adapt to changes and address unexpected issues proactively.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ERP or MRP software experience is a plus.
• Time Management: Able to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and production schedules.

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment

• Experience with ERP or MRP systems
• Basic understanding of personal care or contract manufacturing processes