Junior Buyer

NR Consulting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting in Irvine, California is seeking a Procurement Support specialist to maintain and update purchasing-related master data in ERP systems. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, tracking documentation, and ensuring accurate purchase orders.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in procurement administration and is proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in procurement administration, purchasing support, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience working with suppliers for quotes and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for tracking and record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchasing-related master and transactional data in ERP.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure information reflects current commitments.
• Track and follow up on missing supplier information.

Skills

Procurement administration

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Supply chain coordination

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Job description

Maintain and update purchasing-related master and transactional data in the ERP/administrative system, including lead times, promise dates, and related supply parameters.

Coordinate with suppliers and buyers to ensure system information reflects current supplier commitments and supports on‑time delivery performance.

Track and follow up on missing or incomplete supplier information required to keep orders and schedules current.

Indirect Purchasing Support

• Sending RFQs to suppliers.
• Collecting, organizing, and reviewing quotes for completeness, including pricing, lead time, terms, validity, freight, and applicable surcharges.
• Supporting potential negotiations by preparing comparisons, documenting supplier responses, and highlighting exceptions.
• Creating and placing indirect purchase orders in the ERP/procurement system per approved sourcing decisions.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate and include required details: part/service descriptions, quantities, delivery dates, ship‑to, terms, and required attachments.
• Proactively request, track, and file updated supplier documentation, such as certifications and compliance packages (e.g., quality, regulatory, or other required documents).
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure documentation remains current and complete.

Required Qualification

• 1+ years of experience in procurement administration, purchasing support, supply chain coordination, or a related administrative role.
• Experience working with suppliers to obtain quotes, confirmations, and required documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); ability to create and maintain trackers, comparisons, and organized records.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Familiarity with indirect purchasing (MRO, services, office/plant supplies, contracts) and basic purchasing terms.