Junior Buyer: Grow Your Career in Global Manufacturing

Accentuate Staffing; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Junior Buyer in Cary, NC to support purchasing operations and production planning. The position involves handling purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and monitoring deliveries to ensure materials are available for schedules.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational skills, and a detail‑oriented mindset, with familiarity of SAP or other ERP systems. This contract role offers growth in a fast paced procurement environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, customer service, or an office environment preferred.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent data entry accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Manager and Buyers with daily purchasing activities and special projects.
• Create and process purchase orders using an ERP system (SAP experience preferred).
• Manage purchase orders from requisition through delivery, including obtaining quotations, reviewing order acknowledgments, and tracking shipments.
• Maintain accurate supplier and vendor records.
• Work closely with suppliers to expedite orders and ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist with supplier negotiations under the guidance of senior buyers.
• Partner with Planning and Production teams to support material availability and production schedules.
• Review order confirmations for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.
• Coordinate return shipments and vendor returns.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and customers regarding order status and delivery timelines.
• Perform additional purchasing and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchase orders

Supplier coordination

Data entry

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Junior Buyer in Cary, NC to support purchasing operations and production planning. The position involves handling purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and monitoring deliveries to ensure materials are available for schedules.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational skills, and a detail‑oriented mindset, with familiarity of SAP or other ERP systems. This contract role offers growth in a fast paced procurement environment.