Junior Buyer

Distek, Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instrumentation company in North Brunswick, NJ is expanding its team and seeking a Junior Buyer. The successful candidate will assist in procurement, supplier coordination, and inventory management. Key responsibilities include analyzing data for inventory decisions, communicating with suppliers, and processing purchase orders via ERP systems. This role is an exceptional opportunity for early-career professionals to gain practical experience in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in purchasing and/or materials planning, internship experience welcome.
• Exposure to MRP, inventory management and/or ERP systems.
• Familiarity with technical document interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data analysis and inventory level decisions.
• Support supplier communications and subcontracts.
• Process and track purchase orders accurately.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory management

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

1+ years in purchasing or materials planning

Some coursework in MRP or ERP systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Distek, Inc., a rapidly growing leader in scientific instrumentation, where innovation meets excellence. We’re expanding our team and seeking an eager, detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join our supply chain operations at our North Brunswick, NJ facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands‑on experience in procurement, supplier coordination, and inventory management while contributing to the production of industry-leading laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Planning Support: Assist in analyzing data and supporting inventory level decisions to meet business objectives
• Supplier Partnership: Support supplier communications, assist with subcontracts, and help build supplier relationships
• Procurement Excellence: Process and track purchase orders through ERP systems accurately and in a timely manner
• Process Optimization: Assist with configuration management activities and support implementation of revision changes & ECO’s
• Quality Assurance: Track supplier performance and delivery schedules, flagging issues and supporting improvement efforts
• Diverse Materials Management: Learn to source and manage diverse materials including electronics, circuit board assemblies, metalwork, plastics, and glassware

Requirements

• 1+ years in purchasing and/or materials planning (internship or co‑op experience welcome)
• Some exposure to or coursework in MRP, inventory management, and/or ERP systems
• Exposure to supplier management, cost awareness, and sourcing concepts
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment is a plus; pharmaceutical industry familiarity is a bonus
• Basic familiarity or willingness to learn technical document interpretation (drawings, specifications)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of Excel
• Analytical Mindset: Comfortable working with data and developing analytical skills over time
• Problem‑Solving: Eager to tackle challenges; beginning to develop negotiation and vendor communication skills
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills for internal and external relationships
• Independence: Self‑starter who can manage multiple tasks and works well both independently and within a team
• Detail‑Oriented: Experience with Bills of Material and technical documentation
• Customer‑Focused: Service‑oriented approach with internal customers and suppliers
• Persistent: Strong follow‑up skills and tenacious attention to detail
• Adaptable: New product introduction experience preferred

Distek, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory background check and passing a 10‑Panel Drug test.

Apply Now

If qualified, please email your résumé (including salary history) and a brief cover letter to [e-mail]. Only those individuals whose experience and background meet Distek's needs will be contacted. All information received will be held in the strictest confidence.