Jr Buyer

Valence•The Woodlands, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Jr Buyer is responsible for placing orders with suppliers, coordinating with the receiving team, evaluating vendors, and managing inventory to ensure the company receives the best value in terms of price and service. This role involves researching inventory to reduce costs, verifying deliveries, and interacting with suppliers regarding any issues. The Jr Buyer will also create purchase orders, review inventories, compare invoices, and maintain accessible information. Key duties include placing and managing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers to negotiate pricing and resolve issues, conducting market research, and maintaining records. The role also involves monitoring inventory levels, assisting in contract negotiations, and supporting senior buyers.

Requirements

Analytical skills to evaluate suppliers, pricing, and market trends
Attention to detail for accurate order processing and record-keeping
Effective communication and negotiation skills for vendor interactions
Familiarity with inventory management and ERP systems to track orders and manage procurement efficiently
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
Frequently uses Internet to research costs

Nice To Haves

5 plus years of experience in Purchasing: Preferred

Responsibilities

Place orders with suppliers or vendors and ensure the documentation is in order, with clear terms and conditions
Coordinate with receiving team to properly account for deliveries
Responsible for securing inventory and verifying delivery to appropriate personnel
Evaluate items and vendors to ensure the company is getting the best value in terms of price and service (OTD, % of order complete, etc)
Research requested inventory to provide a way to reduce costs to the company
Verify deliveries against purchase orders to ensure accuracy
Interact with suppliers in case of delivery delays or incorrect quantity of goods provided
Create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials
Review inventories on a regular basis and order supplies as needed
Compare invoices and purchase orders to ensure the pricing matches and provide to the accounting department for payment
Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
Placing and managing purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials and products
Communicating with suppliers to negotiate pricing, confirm specifications, and resolve delivery issues
Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential vendors, evaluate pricing, and determine procurement strategies
Maintaining records and documentation, including invoices, supplier information, and purchase histories, often ensuring compliance with standards like ISO
Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with internal departments to meet operational needs
Assisting in contract negotiations and supporting senior buyers in strategic sourcing decisions