Junior Buyer (1 year contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders in SAP for raw materials, hardware, and services.
• Gather specifications and documentation required for supplier submittals.
• Process non-stock item purchase requisitions in SAP.
• Create purchase orders for vendor-managed inventory (VMI) items.
• Process tag orders and create new material cards as required.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve SAP COGI errors.
• Perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions for material, system, and supplier-related issues.
• Source, solicit, evaluate, and assist in selecting supplier quotes and proposals.
• Track and manage open purchase orders, delivery dates, and schedules to ensure alignment with production requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Engineering, Production, Operations, and Sales Support regarding job completion and delivery timelines.
• Administer and maintain supplier non-conformance reports.
• Support corrective and preventative action activities related to supplier performance.
• Request MSDS documentation for hazardous materials and review with Health & Safety prior to ordering.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable laws.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement teams and activities and identify Continuous Improvement opportunities and support solution-based initiatives.
• Perform monthly Visa purchasing card reconciliation and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and audit trails within SAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient company operations.
• Duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time in order to support efficient company operations.

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