What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer position at Caban Systems?
The Position
Caban’s mission brings renewable energy to critical telecom infrastructures around the world, while having a ton of fun doing it.
Caban is looking for a Junior Buyer with a desire to learn from key players on the team and take the lead on all purchasing activities. As a key contributor to our supply chain team, the ideal candidate will be driven and assertive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll join a startup that is growing rapidly, run by an efficient team that is passionate about replacing fossil fuels with renewable clean energy.
Qualifications
- Education: BS Degree preferred in business, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years’ experience in purchasing and/or planning
- Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment a plus
- Experience with global transactions between the US, Asia, and Latin America a plus
- Technical Skills: Proficient in all MS Office programs (but mainly Excel) & experience with ERP/MRP
Responsibilities
- Execute RFI’s, RFQ’s, & Purchase Orders in ERP
- Support procurement of raw materials to manufacture finished goods to global client base
- Maintain relationships and communications directly with all CM’s and suppliers
- Proactively report availability issue and monitor/update data from ERP daily
- Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering and Quality departments
- Support NPI efforts that include prototype purchases, tooling, and pilot production
- Work with QA/MFG to drive continuous quality improvements with all suppliers
What you’ll get out of it
- The opportunity to work in a collaborative environment full of bright, passionate, and driven people as well as tell your friends how cool of a company you get to work for
- This is a learning environment where you will learn on the job and professional growth
- Competitive salary based on experience level
About Us
We are a small but nimble team, looking for a dynamic person who shares our passion and work ethic. It is never easy to invent new things, but we believe a few good people can make a difference in the world. If you feel the same, please let us know!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location