The Junior Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being a Junior Buyer may require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Junior Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Junior Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as a Junior Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Corbus, LLC is currently seeking a Buyer / Sourcing Specialist to serve as a consultant for a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components, as well as avionics, electric power, and mechanical systems. Duties include but are not limited to:
Conducts the total procurement activity of assigned commodities.
Perform all required functions from the determination of requirements to the completion of an acceptable purchase contract, which meets costs, quality, audit, schedule and documentation requirements.
Develop plan for supplier negotiations utilizing established and creative techniques.
Develop plans to actively develop competitive sourcing.
Actively search for and incorporate cost reduction projects.
Provide continual market analysis of assigned supplier accounts.
Provide management with accurate, up to date engine hardware costs as well as forecasts of costs.
Qualifications:
High school plus College or 1-3 years related experience.
1-2 years related experience is good.
Quick-learner/works well under pressure/desire to excel/advance
Knowledge of Excel desired.
Works well with both supplier and internal GE customers.