Jr. Buyer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Carson (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann Company, is hiring a Jr. Buyer for a cosmetics-focused manufacturing client in Carson, CA. The role supports day-to-day purchasing for raw materials, packaging, and supplies essential to manufacturing.

The position targets early-career buyers with cosmetics industry interest, offering growth in procurement and supply chain expertise within beauty manufacturing.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Entry level to 2 years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory support.
• Cosmetics/beauty or manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Process and track purchase orders for materials, packaging, and supplies.
• Maintain open PO records, supplier data, and pricing.
• Communicate with suppliers on status, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Support inventory tracking and material shortage identification.
• Prepare basic purchasing activity reports and organize supplier data.
• Assist with supplier discovery and cost analysis.
• Ensure accurate files and documentation for audits.

Conocimientos

Cosmetics industry experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Operations

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Yoh is hiring a Jr. Buyer for our beauty and personal care manufacturing client. Candidates must have prior experience within the cosmetics or beauty industry to be considered for this opportunity. In this role, you will support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, supplies, and other products essential to manufacturing operations.

Working closely with the Purchasing Director, suppliers, inventory team, and internal departments, the Jr. Buyer will assist with purchase order processing, supplier communications, inventory tracking, purchasing documentation, and procurement data management. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career purchasing professional with cosmetics industry experience looking to further develop their procurement and supply chain expertise within the beauty and personal care manufacturing industry.

Industry: Beauty / Personal Care Manufacturing

Location: Carson, CA

Compensation: $60,000 - 80,000 DOE

Type: Direct Hire

Job Functions

• Assist with creating, processing, and tracking purchase orders for materials, supplies, packaging, and other products required for company operations.
• Maintain accurate records of open purchase orders, supplier information, pricing, and purchasing activity.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, pricing, product availability, and expected delivery dates.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding delayed, incomplete, damaged, or incorrect shipments and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Support inventory tracking activities and help identify potential material shortages or excess inventory.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels based on production and operational requirements.
• Enter, maintain, and update purchasing and supplier information within company systems and spreadsheets.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, receiving documentation, and related records for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare basic reports related to purchasing activity, inventory, supplier performance, and expenses.
• Collect and organize purchasing and supplier data to support cost analysis and procurement decision-making.
• Assist with identifying potential suppliers and obtaining pricing, availability, and product information.
• Support supplier communication and maintain positive working relationships with vendors.
• Maintain organized and accurate purchasing files, records, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory, and other internal departments to support timely material availability.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the procurement team.
• Perform additional purchasing and procurement responsibilities as assigned by the Purchasing Director.

Education, Licensure and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and/or relevant experience will be considered.
• Entry level to two (2) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory, operations, or administrative support.
• Previous experience or demonstrated interest in the cosmetics, beauty, personal care, or manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Dependable and responsible with a willingness to learn and develop within purchasing and procurement.
• Ability to follow direction while also working independently when appropriate.
• Strong interest in developing a career in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.

Physical Job Requirements

• Full-time, in-office work environment.
• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• May occasionally require walking to inventory, receiving, warehouse, or other operational areas to support purchasing activities.

Estimated Min Rate: $60000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $80000.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.