Junior Buyer

Overview:
The Junior Buyer will assist buyer and / or strategic buyer to ensure the timely procurement of all goods required. The Junior Buyer will assist in certain non-strategic supply chain functions.

Required Performance Metrics:

A) Communication - must learn to interface well with vendors and suppliers via phone, fax and direct.

B) Organizational Activities - must be proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word. Must learn to organize workload on projects or operational support functions.

C) Team Player - must function well in cross-functional environment and work well with fellow colleagues in the procurement function

Job Duties:

1) Assist the buyer and / or strategic buyer in reviewing requisitions and related purchase documents for correctness before issuance of the inquiries.

2) Assist the buyer and / or strategic buyer in preparation of bid tabulations.

3) Prepare purchase documents and submit to buyer and / or strategic buyer for review.

4) Aid, when required to assist the expediter and or logistic coordinator on purchase orders issued.

Education/ Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent