Buyer I
About The Position
The Buyer I is an entry-level purchasing support role and a great starting point for someone looking to build a career in procurement and supply chain. No prior purchasing experience is required — we will teach you everything you need to know about how we buy and manage products. You will work closely with our experienced Buyers and Purchasing Manager to learn our products, vendors, and systems while handling day-to-day purchasing tasks. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred, as many of our vendor and supplier contacts communicate in Spanish. This position is office-based and must be performed on-site. Work-from-home and hybrid options are not available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- One year of experience in an administrative, clerical, customer service, or similar support role preferred
- No prior purchasing or product knowledge required; a willingness to learn is what matters most
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook (email) and Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and by phone, in English and ideally in Spanish
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Reliable and dependable
- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and asking for help when priorities are unclear
- Positive attitude and genuine interest in learning a new industry
- Ability to read and interpret basic documents such as purchase orders, packing slips, and procedure instructions in English
- Ability to work the schedule as assigned
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Entering and tracking purchase orders in our Agility ERP system
- Comparing incoming deliveries against purchase orders to make sure we received what we ordered; flagging and helping resolve any differences
- Maintaining organized, up-to-date purchasing records
- Helping experienced Buyers research vendors and gather product pricing and availability information
- Communicating with vendors and suppliers by phone and email to get order updates, confirm delivery dates, and follow up on open items
- Learning the names and specifications of the doors, millwork, frames, hardware, and other building products we buy
- Supporting the purchasing team with administrative tasks, filing, and data entry
- Assisting with small, quick-turnaround purchasing projects as directed
- Maintaining consistent, dependable attendance
- Taking on other tasks as assigned as you grow in the role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
