What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer position at Aston Carter?
Description:
The Junior Buyer is responsible for buying technical equipment for pneumatic conveying and dedusting systems and related functions to meet company procurement requirements. This position will identify and select vendors for requisitioned technical components, meeting price, quantity, quality, and delivery date criteria. This position will report to the Director of Operations. Job Duties - Identify requesting department’s needs, develop and refine specifications for technical equipment, commodities, and other equipment. - Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders according to company's purchasing standard, including verifying price terms and conditions. - Create, modify and update purchase orders in SAP procurement software. - Use the company’s terms and conditions for purchasing, and integrate commercial conditions from contracts (i.e. payment conditions, penalties for late delivery, quality requirements, etc.) - Negotiate prices with vendors within the budget guidelines. - Interview vendors to develop new sources of technical supplies, securing favorable terms for the company. - Research purchasing issues, resolve discrepancies, and respond to related inquiries and resolutions of any issues in a timely manner. - Create, review, monitor, and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries. - Request a Return Material Authorization for material to be returned to suppliers. - Initiate vendor/supplier corrective actions when required by a vendor/supplier deficiency. - Monitor and report positive and negative feedback of vendor performance. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Dress code: business casual (jeans are okay)
Skills:
buyer purchasing, sap
Top Skills Details:
buyer purchasing,sap
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Verbal and written communication skills to convey the requirements for equipment to others. Organizational and communication skills with the ability to maintain a record filling system. Demonstrated strong negotiating skills. Must have the ability to develop an overall knowledge of the business to understand the requirements of personnel requesting supplies and services. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, internet resources, and able to utilize SAP procurement system.
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Aston Carter:
At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.
Salary : $23 - $27
