Jr. Buyer Job in Carlsbad 92008, California US
SUMMARY: To work as a member of the purchasing team to procure materials and services and expedite purchase orders. To obtain quotes, generate and process requisitions, and maintain related records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers for the accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures.
· Obtains oral and/or written quotations from vendors. Documents competitive bidding.
· Expedites purchase orders. Notifies departments of the expected delivery date and follows up on back orders.
· Maintains accurate vendor/department files.
· Utilizes different vendor sources to fill orders as directed.
· Searches out alternate vendors or supplies to be prepare in case of material shortages and stock outages.
· Meets with vendors seeking to establish relationships with the firm. Reviews materials presented and forwards the information to the appropriate purchasing agent along with recommendation as whether he vendor deserves further consideration.
· Oversees maintenance of an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information.
· Reports to purchasing agent and follows guidelines established to maintain a “just-in-time” level of inventory.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
§ BA in Manufacturing, or Business Administration or BA in Supply Chain Management is desired.
§ Comfortable with computer work processing, order and inventory forms, and spreadsheets.
§ Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the purchasing department team.
§ Well organized and able to carry out assignments with moderate supervision.
How to Apply: Please send your resume, in Word (.doc) format, including the job code JRBUY319-MON to hrresumes@kendalmerchandising.com . NOTE: If the job code is not included in the subject line, the resume will not be reviewed.