Junior Buyer
About The Position
Aston Carter is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to process simple purchase orders, primarily for IT hardware and corporate real estate office buildouts. The role also involves ERP and purchase order testing, and procuring materials and equipment while applying basic procurement concepts, principles, and practices. The Junior Buyer will join a team of five and report to a corporate procurement manager. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexible hours if needed. The position is based onsite in Omaha, Nebraska, with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week once fully trained. Training is hands-on, including shadowing a buyer and gradually taking on more complex tasks. Growth opportunities may include promotion to Buyer II and Senior Buyer.
Requirements
- Knowledge of purchasing and procurement.
- Experience with Oracle.
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
- Effective communication with internal and external clients.
- Self-motivation and willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to absorb information during training and apply it effectively.
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or another applicable major is preferred.
- Good analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ServiceNow, an asset tracking system.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- A degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting is preferred for new graduates.
- Two to three years of experience in purchasing or related fields is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Effectively and professionally conduct activities associated with procuring materials and equipment.
- Understand and apply basic procurement concepts, principles, and practices.
- Ensure task completion and project delivery processes, and maintain supplier relationships.
- Perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Understand compliance requirements applicable to assigned groups or commodities.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Process simple purchase orders, primarily for IT hardware and corporate real estate office buildouts.
- Participate in ERP and purchase order testing.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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Career Level
Entry Level
