Junior Buyer

SPATCO • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Junior Buyer supports senior purchasing staff with vendor research and quote requests while independently handling routine, low-risk purchases under supervision. Working under the direction of the Procurement Manager or a Senior Buyer, the role processes requisitions and purchase orders, expedites back orders, and develops vendor relationships and negotiation skills in smaller, lower-risk spending categories. It is a developmental bridge between administrative support and the independent buying responsibilities of a Purchasing Agent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of purchasing, administrative, or related experience; SPATCO Purchasing Assistant experience qualifies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and aptitude for ERP or purchasing software.
• Good decision-making skills and ability to work in a detailed, organized manner under supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in business or supply chain.
• Hands-on SAP experience.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and multi-site operations.
• Progress toward a purchasing certification, such as CPP, is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Buyers and the Procurement Manager with vendor research, supplier comparisons, and basic quote requests.
• Process requisitions and create purchase orders for routine, low-risk, standard-stock categories under supervision, clarifying specifications as needed.
• Follow up on back orders, expedite delivery, and update requesting departments on expected delivery dates.
• Maintain and revise existing orders as needed.
• Place orders with established vendors against approved pricing and contracts.
• Assist with vendor performance evaluations under guidance.
• Maintain the digital filing system for pricing and vendors, and distribute pricing updates to the sales team.
• Assist with SAP item maintenance, including material creation, description updates, and pricing, as directed.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Handle purchase orders for assigned low-risk categories up to [$X] without secondary approval.
• Assist the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyers with auditing and processing physical inventories for central and branch warehouses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED