Junior Buyer

iAutomation Careers • Franklin Town, MA

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About The Position

The Junior Buyer will be responsible for purchasing production materials, inventory items, and supplies to support manufacturing and distribution operations. This role involves managing purchase orders from creation through delivery confirmation, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring continuity of supply. The Junior Buyer will also support sourcing activities, maintain accurate purchasing data, and partner with various internal departments to meet business needs. Additionally, the role focuses on developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing, or technical product environments.
• Familiarity with inventory planning and forecasting concepts.
• Exposure to supplier negotiations and vendor management.
• APICS or supply chain certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase production materials, inventory items, and supplies to support manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery confirmation.
• Monitor inventory levels and demand requirements to ensure continuity of supply.
• Expedite critical orders and resolve supplier delivery issues proactively.
• Support sourcing activities including quote requests, pricing analysis, and supplier selection.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier records, and item information within the ERP system.
• Review MRP recommendations and execute purchasing activities accordingly.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, Production, Warehouse, and Customer Service to support business needs.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Coordinate resolution of supplier quality or shipment discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level