Jr Buyer

Quintech Electronics & Communications Inc•Indiana, PA

12d

About The Position

Quintech Electronics & Communications, Inc. is seeking a Junior Buyer whose primary duties will include assisting the Purchasing Coordinator in procuring raw materials, components, tooling, equipment and purchased services at the appropriate quality, lowest price and within acceptable time frames.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Prior office experience is required.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills along with ability to read, interpret and carry out both written and oral instructions.
Work requires attention to detail with strong organization and time management skills
Must have knowledge of typical business operations and working use of a variety of office equipment and software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database software (MSWord, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Must have ability to understand departmental operations and procedures along with a demonstrated ability to report to work as scheduled and on time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in vendor negotiations is preferred.
Experience in purchasing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchase raw material, tooling, products, and components for custom and standard inventory as well as materials, office supplies and equipment needed for day-to-day operations.
Maintain an updated computerized inventory to include price changes, new and deleted items, descriptions, and other related data.
Build and maintain good business vendor relationships and seek out new or alternate vendors as required. Ensure vendors can provide products that meet the necessary internal technical requirements.
Expedite and follow up purchase orders as requested.
Resolve order and billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors and respond to inquiries on any material received.
Prepare and transmit requests for quotes for items to be purchased via telephone and email.
Process returned purchased items that are not acceptable or do not meet specifications.