Junior Buyer

ALogix Resource Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ALogix Resource Group in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Junior Buyer to join our Purchasing team. This role focuses on purchasing and negotiating services, materials and supplies to support operations.

You will establish supplier relationships, communicate with vendors, obtain quotes and order acknowledgments, and follow up on open purchase orders. Ideal candidates have related schooling or experience in supply chain or purchasing, strong negotiation and organizational skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain or purchasing fields.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and research potential new vendors.
• Communicate with suppliers via various channels.
• Ensure receipt of documents such as quotes and order acknowledgments.
• Follow up on open purchase orders
• Communicate shipment delays with appropriate parties
• Assist team members in finding alternative supply sources when delays occur.
• Run weekly reports and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Review, and manage supplier relationships and order status.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to receiving, pricing, and quality issues with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Supply chain/purchasing education or experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

As a result of our expansion and continued organization growth, we are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our Purchasing team.

** Position Summary:**

This position will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating services, materials and supplies which will include, but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and research potential new vendors
• Communicate with suppliers via various channels.
• Ensure receipt of documents such as quotes and order acknowledgments.
• Follow up on open purchase orders
• Communicate shipment delays with appropriate parties
• Assist team members in finding alternative supply sources when delays occur.
• Run weekly reports and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Review, and manage supplier relationships and order status.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to receiving, pricing, and quality issues with suppliers.

** Ideal Qualifications:**

• Related schooling and/or experience within supply chain or purchasing fields.
• Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Purchasing related duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook