Junior Buyer: Inventory & Sourcing Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Shelton, CT is seeking a Junior Buyer to maintain a steady supply of purchased materials and services, support purchasing and manufacturing, and ensure timely delivery while maximizing inventory turns.

You will review requisitions, quote pricing and lead times, process POs, manage supplier relationships, coordinate with Accounts Payable, and help implement process improvements to drive efficiency and on-time performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two or more years in purchasing preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex activities across multiple levels.
• Strong math skills with percentages and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions for pricing and lead times.
• Process purchase orders for MRO tooling and inventory items.
• Manage suppliers and parts for VMI commodities.
• Communicate with suppliers by email/phone to confirm orders and update statuses.
• Maintain on-time delivery by tracking open PO dates and adjusting orders.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Develop processes for efficiency improvements and support departmental initiatives.
• Participate in weekly quality review meetings with purchasing and Engineering.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Math skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer service

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Shelton, CT is seeking a Junior Buyer to maintain a steady supply of purchased materials and services, support purchasing and manufacturing, and ensure timely delivery while maximizing inventory turns.

You will review requisitions, quote pricing and lead times, process POs, manage supplier relationships, coordinate with Accounts Payable, and help implement process improvements to drive efficiency and on-time performance.