Junior Buyer (2+ years of manufacturing exp. req.)

Junior Buyer (2+ years of manufacturing exp. req.)
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F, 8am – 5pm
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Travel: A few trips per year to visit suppliers in the USA (1-2 days each)

Junior Buyer (2+ years of manufacturing exp. req.) Description

Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Junior Buyer to join their growing team in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will work with the Buying team and domestic suppliers to procure materials and services supporting manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has buying experience in the manufacturing industry. Success in this role requires being a self-starter with strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills. This is a great opportunity to impact a well-established, growing company in a vital industry with long-term career growth potential.

Junior Buyer (2+ years of manufacturing exp. req.) Responsibilities

•    Support the acquisition of materials and services for manufacturing
•    Coordinate with suppliers, negotiate prices, & manage purchase orders 
•    Work with engineering on product drawings, specs, and requisitions 
•    Send RFQs to suppliers, check costs, and negotiate prices
•    Review the master schedule to understand material requirement dates 
•    Release purchase orders accordingly
•    Update and route MRP requisitions for approval in ERP
•    Create POs and update ERP with supplier order acknowledgments
•    Monitor pending deliveries with the Open PO report
•    Follow up with suppliers on shipment timelines
•    Update the master schedule for material dates, received product, and shipment delays
•    Visit suppliers, coordinate inspections, and analyze capacities
•    Coordinate with the Logistic Teams on shipping details
•    Review and approve supplier invoices
•    Ensure proper documentation is shared with cross-functional teams
•    Attend production and engineering meetings as necessary

Junior Buyer (2+ years of manufacturing exp. req.) Qualifications

•    2+ years of buying experience in manufacturing is required
•    ERP experience is required
•    Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook are required
•    Ability to work 100% on-site is required