Junior Buyer

Pro Fabrication•Madison Lake, MN

1h•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, tools, supplies, and services required to support company operations. This role creates and manages purchase orders, maintains purchasing data within the ERP system, and coordinates with suppliers and internal departments to ensure materials and services are available to meet production schedules and operational needs. Purchasing activities are performed in coordination with the Operations Support Manager and in alignment with company purchasing practices and operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2–3 years of experience in purchasing, materials management, or a related role in a manufacturing environment preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing purchasing processes, supplier communication, and purchase order management
Experience working with an ERP system preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel

Nice To Haves

Additional education or training in purchasing, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Experience in sheet metal fabrication or a similar industry preferred
JobBOSS experience beneficial

Responsibilities

Purchase materials, components, supplies, and services required to support production and company operations
Review inventory levels and production requirements to ensure materials are ordered in appropriate quantities to support production
Create and manage purchase orders and order schedules within the ERP system
Review supplier order confirmations to verify pricing, quantities, and delivery commitments
Track open purchase orders, confirm delivery commitments, and expedite orders when necessary to support production requirements
Communicate order status updates and potential delivery or material availability issues to the Operations Support Manager
Resolve supplier issues, including pricing, delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies, and coordinate with internal departments to address material discrepancies or vendor non-conformances
Maintain professional supplier relationships and communication
Maintain vendor records and supplier documentation including certifications and compliance records such as ISO certificates, NDAs, SDS, material certifications, supplier questionnaires, and other required supplier documentation
Follow company purchasing guidelines
Research potential suppliers, materials, or services to support sourcing decisions and purchasing activities
Obtain supplier quotes and pricing information when requested
Compile supplier performance data and participate in supplier evaluations or performance reviews when requested
Support cost analysis and cost reduction activities related to purchasing and supplier pricing
Proactively monitor supplier availability, lead times, and pricing changes, and communicate potential impacts to the Operations Support Manager
Prepare purchasing-related reports or updates when requested
Support purchasing process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives
Assist with onboarding new suppliers and maintaining vendor setup information and required documentation within the ERP system and vendor records