Early Career Buyer

PAR Systems•Brunswick, GA

About The Position

Buyers are incredible agents of meeting demand that creates the gateway to building exceptional products. Jered, a PAR Systems company, a world leader in marine systems is growing its purchasing team. Our focus on accuracy, quality, and resourcefulness extends beyond our products, as we seek diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people for our teams. The Buyer is a resourceful member of an agile procurement team that manages ordering material for production and operations according to business needs. The Buyer uses incredible multitasking and pivoting skills to develop and maintain a high quality, cost effective supplier base for raw materials, commodities, equipment, machining, and services. The Buyer leverages interests to negotiate favorable terms when placing orders with vendors. Their attention to detail and organizational skills ensure timely delivery of goods essential to keeping production flowing smoothly, which supports maintaining PAR Marine's reputation for quality products and customer satisfaction. Success Criteria: As a Buyer I, you will spend most of your time sourcing materials, soliciting quotes, and supporting supplier selection to meet production and project needs. The most successful team members bring strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills. They do not just process transactions they actively follow up, ensure accuracy, and keep procurement activities moving forward. You will work in a fast paced environment where timing, cost control, and supplier coordination are critical. Challenges include managing multiple requests, negotiating pricing and lead times, maintaining accurate data in the ERP system, and communicating effectively with suppliers and internal teams. Success means securing quality materials at competitive pricing, meeting required delivery schedules, maintaining accurate purchasing records, and supporting smooth operations across the business. Summary/Objective This position is responsible for obtaining quotes, selecting suppliers and negotiating contracts for commodities ranging from low to medium level of complexity. The responsibility would also entail cultivating supplier relationships and working closely with internal stakeholders, and suppliers. This role is for a full-time employment opportunity.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Must possess excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Detail-oriented and agility from one task to another with ease
Team player with the desire and ability to work within a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of our internal and external customers
Ability to multi-task efficiently and maintain flexible priorities.
Detailed oriented and follow-up through completion of duties
US Persons

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Business (or related field) preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years of related supply chain related experience preferred
Knowledge of ERP system preferred
Experience in sourcing materials and finding alternative sources of supply preferred.

Responsibilities

sourcing materials
soliciting quotes
supporting supplier selection to meet production and project needs
negotiating pricing and lead times
maintaining accurate data in the ERP system
communicating effectively with suppliers and internal teams
securing quality materials at competitive pricing
meeting required delivery schedules
maintaining accurate purchasing records
supporting smooth operations across the business
obtaining quotes
selecting suppliers
negotiating contracts for commodities ranging from low to medium level of complexity
cultivating supplier relationships
working closely with internal stakeholders, and suppliers