JR Buyer
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-siteLayton, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Oversee purchasing of materials and services, ensuring quality, quantity, delivery dates, and cost. Conduct daily review and execution of system-generated MRP messages, confirming all purchase orders with suppliers within 48 hours. Self-engage in negotiations with suppliers on terms, conditions, and credit limits while maintaining clear PO updates and notes. Qualify a minimum of two sources for all materials and conduct regular supplier visits to build networks and negotiate stocking programs. Liaise with Warehouse staff for receiving documentation and coordinate payment schedules with Accounting. Deliver supplier scorecard reviews and process vendor returns after Material Review Board disposition. Maintain system static data for assigned product categories including pricing, lead times, and MOQs.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred but not required
- 5–7 years of experience within supply chain or procurement preferred
- Process-oriented and strong collaborator with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments
- Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills
- Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources
- Strong planning and organizational skills and follow-through
- Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision
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