Jr. Buyer

We are an established automotive manufacturing company looking to fill one full-time junior buyer position in our purchasing department. Job responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and upgrade purchasing files and records in the ERP system.
• Track the status of open orders, materials, supplies and or/equipment based on new or updated customer orders or company requests.
• Assist Senior Buyer with placing and modifying RFQ’s (blanket orders or spot buys)

• Update the supplier performance metric and assign ratings for supplier performance.
• Assist the senior buyer with other departments, particularly manufacturing, quality, sales and shipping in regarding updating MSDS sheets, investigating material issues, updating delivery dates or supplier issues.
• Verify that material certificates and PPAP documentation has been received accordingly.
• Work with quality to assure quality standards are met.
• Assist senior buyer with investigation and resolution of product related customer complaints.
• Assist and support the senior buyer with forecasts to ensure transparent purchasing.
• Perform inventory cycle counts internally and externally.

• Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Senior Buyer or Plant Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of two (2) years of purchasing and supply chain management experience.
• Purchasing experience in manufacturing is preferred but not required
• Must have previous experience working in an ERP system (enterprise resource planning).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and ability to learn and utilize other computer applications as necessary.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication skills.
• Great personality in general, especially in regards to professionalism, teamwork, and customer/ vendor interaction.
• Great time management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - with company match.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your wage requirements.

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (Required)
• ERP: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location