What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer position at Lindsay Window & Door LLC?
Benefits:
This role is ideal for someone who not only executes purchase orders, but also actively manages vendor relationships and maintains accurate item and supplier data to support efficient, cost-effective operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
This role is ideal for someone who not only executes purchase orders, but also actively manages vendor relationships and maintains accurate item and supplier data to support efficient, cost-effective operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute purchase orders based on system-generated suggestions and operational needs
- Maintain and update item and vendor data, including lead times, pricing, minimums/maximums, lot sizes, safety stock, and vendor sourcing options
- Monitor inventory performance by reviewing overages, shortages, and system recommendations
- Respond to and resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors
- Facilitate inter-company transfers and related purchase orders
- Partner with plant locations to support accurate cycle counts and inventory integrity
- Review and correct inventory valuation reports at month-end
- Communicate production order status and ensure material availability aligns with production schedules
- Confer with vendors to obtain product information, pricing, delivery timelines, and service support
- Review bills of material (BOMs) for accuracy and recommend updates as needed
- Address defective or nonconforming materials with internal teams and suppliers
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
- Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs
- 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, or a junior buyer role in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience executing purchase orders and maintaining purchasing or ERP system data
- Strong attention to detail, especially with data accuracy and inventory parameters
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and vendors
- APICS certification (or working toward certification) is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Salary : $55,000 - $66,000