What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer position at Harvard Resource Solutions LLC?
Harvard Resource Solutions is seeking a Junior Buyer on a direct hire basis for their automotive supplier client in Detroit, MI.
Responsibilities of the Junior Buyer:
- Collaborate with departments (sales, operations, finance) to support procurement needs.
- Research suppliers and obtain quotes to assist with selection based on cost and quality.
- Create and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain supplier relationships through communication and issue resolution.
- Work with Inventory Control to help monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Assist in ensuring purchased goods meet quality standards, coordinating with the team on any issues.
- Support the Purchasing Manager in tracking supplier performance.
- Adhere to procurement policies and ethical standards.
Skills of the Junior Buyer:
- Basic purchasing experience or exposure to a similar role.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Requirements of the Junior Buyer:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years of experience in purchasing or a related field.
- Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems is a plus.
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to mbeydoun@hrsus.com.
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Harvard Resource Solutions, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Administrative & Clerical talent in the industry today.
