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Jr. Buyer

Torrance, CA 90248

Posted: 02/01/2023 Industry: All Industries Job Number: 18

Job Description

3 month project :

  • Perform top quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.

  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

  • Work independently while communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and departments in a timely and professional manner.

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to improve product availability and internal workflow to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks

  • Processes requisitions for supplies, researches products, clarifies specifications, and documents competitive bidding, enter purchase orders

  • Maintains an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information

  • Searches out alternate vendors or supplies during periods of shortages or stock outs

  • Knowledge of basic typing skills with emphasis on accuracy, legal aspects of purchasing, and basic purchasing terminology

  • Deployment of Purchase orders based on MRP demand and inventory levels including maintaining purchased orders

  • Follow up on back orders, expedite delivery of orders, when necessary, communicate expected delivery to departments and update information into the system. Report key delivery issues to Supply Chain Manager

  • Manage time to ensure tasks are completed on schedule

Qualifications (Education | Certification | Experience)

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, listening)

  • General PC skills with MS Office software knowledge at basic / intermediate / advanced level

  • Specific software or technical skills

  • 2 years of Planning experience

  • Ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships with customers and coworkers

  • Ability to create and maintain record retention and retrieval systems appropriate for position

Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Environment: Inside/Office

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