Junior Buyer

advatixinc; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Exposure to procurement

Supply chain exposure

Interview-based benefits

Job summary

Our Client, a rapidly growing packaging supplier based in New Jersey, seeks a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support sourcing, procurement, and inventory management, and to help secure competitive supplier terms and maintain product availability. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Lyndhurst, NJ.

You will source products, negotiate with suppliers, collaborate with sales and operations, monitor orders, and ensure compliance with contracts and specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated aptitude for negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Understanding of purchasing and procurement best practices.
• Ability to evaluate supplier options, pricing, terms, and product availability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, operations, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing activities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard business and computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing business environment.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate products from suppliers based on quality, availability, pricing, and company requirements.
• Assist with the selection and procurement of product lines to support business and customer needs.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other purchasing conditions with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with sales and operations teams to understand customer requirements and ensure product availability.
• Monitor purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to support timely delivery of products.
• Ensure purchases comply with established contracts, specifications, and company requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, lead times, and product availability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and supplier information.
• Support inventory planning and help identify potential supply shortages or purchasing needs.
• Research market conditions, product availability, and supplier options to support purchasing decisions.
• Apply purchasing best practices to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and supplier relationships.
• Communicate purchasing updates, issues, and recommendations clearly to internal teams and suppliers.
• Assist with resolving supplier, delivery, pricing, and product-related issues.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development related to purchasing and procurement.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm

Organizational skills

Negotiation & supplier rel. mgmt

Purchasing best practices

Evaluate supplier options & pricing

Collaborate with sales & operations

Time management & prioritization

Multi-task purchasing

Business software proficiency

Experience in purchasing/procurement

Job description

Our Client is a rapidly growing packaging supply distributor based in New Jersey, specializing in high-quality packaging solutions for a diverse range of customers. The organization is committed to providing reliable and efficient packaging products while continuing to expand its operations and customer base.

The Client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Buyer to support product sourcing and procurement activities. This position will play an important role in selecting and purchasing product lines, maintaining adequate inventory levels, securing competitive supplier terms, and supporting the company's continued growth.

Location

Lyndhurst, NJ

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Setup

Onsite

Compensation

$54000.00–$68000.00/yr

$54,000 – $68,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate products from suppliers based on quality, availability, pricing, and company requirements.
• Assist with the selection and procurement of product lines to support business and customer needs.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other purchasing conditions with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with sales and operations teams to understand customer requirements and ensure product availability.
• Monitor purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to support timely delivery of products.
• Ensure purchases comply with established contracts, specifications, and company requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, lead times, and product availability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and supplier information.
• Support inventory planning and help identify potential supply shortages or purchasing needs.
• Research market conditions, product availability, and supplier options to support purchasing decisions.
• Apply purchasing best practices to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and supplier relationships.
• Communicate purchasing updates, issues, and recommendations clearly to internal teams and suppliers.
• Assist with resolving supplier, delivery, pricing, and product-related issues.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development related to purchasing and procurement.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated aptitude for negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Understanding of purchasing and procurement best practices.
• Ability to evaluate supplier options, pricing, terms, and product availability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, operations, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing activities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard business and computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing business environment.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• $54,000 – $68,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing packaging supply organization.
• Exposure to supplier management, procurement, sales, and operations.
• Opportunity to develop purchasing, negotiation, and supply chain expertise.
• Additional benefits may be provided by the hiring organization and will be discussed during the interview process

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