Junior Buyer - GWW - Somerset, NJ - Hybrid

Sysco•Somerset, NJ

1d•$56,900 - $85,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Buyer is responsible for processing orders and helping ensure timely delivery of direct customer shipments. The role regularly monitors vendor pricing, availability, and terms and serves as a direct contact for a sales organization of more than 200 Territory Managers. It provides order status, pricing and freight quotes, tracking information, return assistance, delivery discrepancy support, and proof of delivery information. The position is hybrid in Somerset, New Jersey.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Two to four years of work experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and professional interaction skills.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management, and staff in other departments.
Ability to work proactively and constructively with internal staff across departments.
Customer service skills, including promptly responding to and following up on requests for assistance.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines, shift priorities as needed, and use time effectively.
Problem-solving skills, including timely issue resolution, gathering and analyzing information, and developing alternative solutions.
Sound judgment, willingness to make decisions, and ability to make timely decisions.
Professionalism, tact, ability to react well under pressure, and follow-through on commitments.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to build working relationships with vendors and customers.
Proficiency with PeopleSoft, MS Windows, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, using hands and fingers to operate computer equipment, and talking and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Buyer or purchasing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide Territory Managers and regional Customer Service Representatives with order status, tracking information, pricing and freight quotations, proof of deliveries, return assistance, and product suggestions.
Review and process direct-ship customer orders, verifying the vendor, pricing, freight term codes, lead times, and availability.
Follow up routinely with suppliers regarding open-order status.
Work with Accounts Payable to reduce and eliminate vendor invoice discrepancies, and work with problematic suppliers to prevent errors.
Request quotes from multiple carriers to obtain the lowest freight price and provide freight quotations to the sales force for customer quotes.
Monitor vendor deliveries for on-time arrival of direct customer shipments, alert the sales force to potential out-of-stock situations, and work with Marketing to identify suitable substitutes.