What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer position at iAutomation?
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Procurement
Purchasing & Procurement
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
- 1-2 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.
- 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.
Salary : $58,000 - $68,000