Junior Buyer - Data-Driven Purchases, Onsite Cavite

Advanced Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 4,100 - 5,300; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Buyer who will support supply chain and inventory operations by managing system updates, maintaining ordering parameters, and ensuring accurate PO commitments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize replenishment processes and ensure on-time delivery.

This onsite role reports to the Manager, Purchasing. You will assist with expediting orders, monitoring PO performance, and managing inventory controls, while upholding safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or any related 4-year course.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, or within Electronics Manufacturing.
• Exposure to purchasing/procurement functions, inventory management, purchasing systems, and basic commodity management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable performing data encoding and transactional activities in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, planning, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-driven, results-oriented team player who can work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Willing to render extended working hours when required, during system updates, critical operational activities, and project deadlines.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Willing to be assigned to a full-time, onsite position at Rosario, Cavite site.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier delivery commitments by expediting orders and coordinating delivery negotiations during demand increases, pull‑ins, and supply constraints.
• Monitor purchase order commitments and delivery performance, escalating vendor decommitments, critical shortages, and high‑risk materials as needed.
• Assist in inventory control activities by managing purchase order cancellations, reschedules, and push‑outs to minimize excess inventory and achieve inventory targets.
• Consolidate and coordinate abnormal freight requests, ensuring timely routing approvals and maintaining premium freight tracking records.
• Maintain and update purchasing and supply chain data, reports, and master files to support operational requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, logistics and support teams to drive closure of key purchasing metrics, including RDR, MRB, price discrepancies, and purchase order exposure.
• Assist in system updates, data maintenance, and ordering parameter management to ensure planning and procurement accuracy.
• Support inventory control and freight‑in management activities to ensure material availability and cost‑effective operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process compliance activities within purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Adhere to company safety policies and actively participate in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident prevention, and safety reporting programs.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Advanced Energy is seeking a Buyer who will support supply chain and inventory operations by managing system updates, maintaining ordering parameters, and ensuring accurate PO commitments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize replenishment processes and ensure on-time delivery.

This onsite role reports to the Manager, Purchasing. You will assist with expediting orders, monitoring PO performance, and managing inventory controls, while upholding safety and continuous