Jr. Buyer

Yoh; Texas; Presencial; USD 47.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Yoh is hiring a Jr. Buyer for our beauty and personal care manufacturing client in Carson, CA.

The role supports day-to-day purchasing and procurement for materials, supplies, packaging, and products needed to keep operations running. You will work with the Purchasing Director, suppliers, inventory team, and internal departments to assist with PO creation, supplier communication, inventory tracking, documentation, and procurement data.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Entry level to 2 years in purchasing/procurement/supply chain/ops/administrative support.
• Cosmetics/beauty or manufacturing industry exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Create, process, and track purchase orders for materials, supplies, packaging, and related products.
• Maintain open PO records, supplier info, pricing, and activity.
• Communicate with suppliers about status, pricing, availability, and delivery dates.
• Follow up on delayed or damaged shipments and resolve discrepancies.
• Support inventory tracking and identify shortages or excess inventory.
• Maintain inventory levels based on production needs.
• Update purchasing data in systems and spreadsheets.
• Review invoices, receiving docs, and related records for accuracy.
• Prepare basic reports on purchasing activity, inventory, supplier performance, and expenses.
• Collect data to support cost analysis and procurement decisions.
• Identify potential suppliers and obtain pricing and availability.

Conocimientos

Purchase orders

Supplier communication

Inventory tracking

Data entry & reporting

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Operations

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Yoh is hiring a Jr. Buyer for our beauty and personal care manufacturing client.

In this role, you will support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities for materials, supplies, packaging, and other products needed to support company operations.

Working closely with the Purchasing Director, suppliers, inventory team, and internal departments, the Jr. Buyer will assist with purchase orders, supplier communication, inventory tracking, documentation, and purchasing data. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop hands-on purchasing and supply chain experience within the beauty and personal care industry.

Industry: Beauty / Personal Care Manufacturing
Location: Carson, CA
Compensation: $25/Hr
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: $52000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $52000.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• 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.

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