Junior Buyer

Aston Carter•Louisville, KY

4d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer 1 assists in the purchasing low to medium value and risk goods for United Utility Supply resale. This will include materials for the outside warehouses and consignment locations. Responsibilities include supporting the procurement and sales teams by managing the vendor quoting process, including quote tracking, requisitioning, and analysis. The position maintains accurate records of all quotations, vendor communications, and related documentation. All work is performed under the general supervision of the Procurement Supervisor and the Vice President of Operations.

Requirements

Purchase order
Procurement
Vendor management
Purchasing
Purchase order
Procurement
Vendor management

Responsibilities

Collaborate and ask questions with the other teams
Buy the hardware to that makes the electricity work
Must be organized to handle multiple quotes at one time.
Receive bids from customers to buy materials
Generate and ensure timeliness and accuracy of purchase orders issued to vendors for the purchase of resale material and coordinate consistent purchasing, as needed, to maintain emergency stock while optimizing inventory levels.
Maintain strong vendor relationships in assigned areas of responsibility
Works with internal teams to provide the necessary information for customers during the quotation process, including price, quality lead time, technical information, documentation, and samples as needed.
Coordinate and manage quotations in assigned areas of responsibility. Maintain accurate records of all quotations, communications, and related documentation.
Collaborate with the sales team to prioritize and manage outstanding quotations, ensuring prompt follow-up and resolution.
Clearly communication and provide all relevant product and application information, working with sales team and vendors to attain information as needed.
Problem solve any procurement, vendor, quoting related issues and escalate as appropriate.
Assists with emergency response efforts, including coordinating storm shipments, alternate products, and expedited delivery with vendors.
Perform special projects as assigned and be back-up support to the Operations group.
Problem solve any procurement, vendor quoting related issues and escalate as appropriate.
Assists with emergency response efforts, including coordinating storm shipments, alternate products, and expedited delivery with vedors.
Perform special projects as assigned and be back-up support the Operations group.