Junior Buyer

Applied Medical Technology, Inc.; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Relaxed work environment

Small-company culture

Co-located with design/engineering/man

Near Cleveland, Ohio

Job summary

Applied Medical Technology, Inc. in Brecksville, Ohio is seeking a Junior Buyer to issue purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and support the Purchasing team in day-to-day operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills; 1–2 years purchasing experience preferred; dynamic, detail-oriented candidate. This entry-level position offers exposure to ISO processes and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain/operations management or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong listening, communication, and collaborative skills; innovative thinking.
• Preferred 1–2 years of purchasing experience; knowledge of Dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Follow up on purchase order status with suppliers.
• ISO document control.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication

Generates new ideas

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Purchasing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervise the work of others: No

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to issue purchase orders based on the needs of the organization. This person will interact with suppliers, and intra company personnel to timely execute the issuing of purchase orders, expediting when the need arises, and perform other supply chain related tasks to business.

Duties and Responsibilities: This list is not comprehensive but meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties are required and/or assigned

• Issue purchase orders in a timely manner
• Follow up on purchase order status with suppliers
• ISO document control
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management or related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Generates new ideas and innovation for the purchasing department

Preferred Requirements:

• 1 to 2 years of purchasing experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret purchasing process, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, venders and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Maintains a valid Driver’s License.

Essential Job Functions: Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Mental: Must be able to effectively communicate with others; complete and understand complex analysis of numbers; read, analyze and interpret written materials; develop team to meet and exceed company standards; ensure compliance with company policies; respond appropriately to feedback to make improvements; maintain positive working relationships; troubleshoot and solve problems.

Physical: Must be able to lift 20 lbs of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force to move, kneel, reach, push, pull or lift objects for periods of time. Must be verbally communicate for hours at a time, use computer equipment. Moderate noise level and limited exposure to physical risk.

What you bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of modern business communication, office procedures and methods. Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork.

Equipment Used: telephones, computer, other office equipment as needed.

Special/ Additional Requirements: Persons in this position may be required to pass a drug, alcohol, and/or criminal background check.

AMT is Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus employee wellness programs.
• A relaxed work environment and casual dress code.
• A small-company culture with products used by patients around the world.
• Design, engineering and manufacturing all under one roof near Cleveland, Ohio.

Applied Medical Technology, Inc. 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 protected veteran status.

Location Brecksville, OH

Requisition ID 4620953