Junior Buyer

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions is seeking a procurement specialist to manage POs, supplier communications, and records. The role emphasizes accurate ordering, cost tracking, and inventory oversight in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years purchasing experience, strong Excel/ERP/MRP skills, and excellent communication abilities, with the ability to multitask and work well within a team at our Kansas City, MO location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 3–5 years purchasing experience.
• Experience with procurement best practices and supplier relations.
• Strong MS Excel, ERP and MRP experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send POs by analyzing MRP based on lead-time and demand.
• Maintain records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, and inventories.
• Confirm receipt of POs and ensure price and delivery accuracy with suppliers.
• Follow up on open orders; liaise between suppliers, Customer Service, and warehouse.
• Handle all quote requests for customer parts orders.
• Expedite aftermarket parts/customer orders as needed.
• Site location: Kansas City, MO near the airport.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Excel

ERP systems

MRP systems

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft AX

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and send POs by analyzing MRP based on lead-time and customer demand. Maintain and review records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.

• Confirm receipt of the purchase order to the Supplier. Manage confirmations to confirm that price and delivery dates are accurate.

• Follow up on open orders as needed, resolve vendor issues and handle related correspondence. Act as a liaison between suppliers, Frontmatec Customer Service, and warehouse personnel.

• Handle all quote requests from Customer Service for customer parts orders.

• Expedite aftermarket parts/customer orders as needed.

• Job is located in Kansas City, MO close to the airport

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in Procurement.

• Desire to solve problems, be self-directed, and be detail-oriented.

• Expertise in MS Excel, ERP, MRP systems like Microsoft AX is a plus.

• Works well with others in a team environment.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and motivate people with no direct authority.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organized and computer skills. (Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Preferably 3-5 years of related purchasing experience and Bachelor degree.