Junior Buyer

Kimchuk,-In; Beaver Brook (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KIMCHUK INC is seeking a Junior Buyer to support procurement operations, ensuring raw materials flow aligns with production schedules. You will liaise with internal stakeholders and vendors to avoid delays, and may assist with expediting quotes as directed by management.

This entry-level role requires basic knowledge of electronic components or willingness to learn, plus at least two years in a manufacturing setting with material control. Strong MS Office and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required; some higher-level education preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components or willingness to learn.
• Minimum two years’ experience in manufacturing involving material control and expediting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with an ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication style, internally and externally.
• Natural problem solver with a high degree of intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reports on the status of both proposed and staged jobs to ensure functions of picking and releasing jobs to the manufacturing floor.
• Communicates with department supervisors to determine overdue material and to inform supervisors of material status.
• Provides weekly and monthly reports such as vendor on time delivery and quality.
• Directs receiving to prioritize inbound material.
• Supplies list and reports of jobs to be released to stockroom department.
• Maintains/updates vendors expected ship dates in the ERP system and communicates changes to Program Management in a timely manner.
• Works with facilities and manufacturing to procure shop supplies and small tools.
• Willing and able to assist on special projects as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Intellectual curiosity

Education

High School diploma

Some higher-level education preferred

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Organization KIMCHUK INC is a fast paced, technologically advanced, high product mix electronics firm specializing in Electronic and Electromechanical Contract Manufacturing Services who is committed to excellence. Our success depends on CUSTOMER SATISFACTION achieved by safely producing reliable products, delivered on time, at a competitive price. Quality is a vital element in accomplishing this goal through employee involvement and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Number of Openings 1

Position Junior Buyer

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an entry level position for someone who is eager to learn and grow in all areas of the procurement process. Key to facilitating the flow of raw material to conform with production schedules, the Junior Buyer communicates with internal stakeholders (purchasing, program management, stockroom/receiving) and material vendors to eliminate difficulties and delays. This role may also support the quote process to expedite outstanding material quote items as directed by management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and reports on the status of both proposed and staged jobs to ensure functions of picking and releasing jobs to the manufacturing floor.
• Communicates with department supervisors to determine overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material status.
• Provides weekly and monthly reports such as vendor on time delivery and quality.
• Directs receiving to prioritize inbound material.
• Supplies list and reports of jobs to be released to stockroom department.
• Maintains/updates vendors expected ship dates in the ERP system and communicates changes to Program Management in a timely manner.
• Works with facilities and manufacturing to procure shop supplies and small tools.
• Willing and able to assist on special projects as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Graduate required, some higher-level education is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components or a willingness to learn.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment involving material control and expediting.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power point, etc.).
• Experience working with an ERP system, experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication style, internally and externally.
• Natural problem solver with a high degree of intellectual curiosity.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Hiring Manager(s) Victoria Haslob

Post Internal Days 0

Req Number PUR-26-00004

This position is currently accepting applications.