Junior Buyer – MRO & Calibration Liaison

Frequency Electronics, Inc; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Frequency Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Junior Buyer to support engineering and manufacturing by coordinating purchases of electronic components, production materials, MRO supplies, and outside services in a high-reliability environment.

The role involves reviewing requisitions, evaluating supplier quotes, creating POs in the ERP system, and tracking orders with cross-functional teams to stay aligned with production schedules and calibration needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organization, detail-oriented, dependable.
• Clear written and verbal communication; raise questions promptly.
• Proficiency with Outlook and Excel; ability to learn ERP system.
• Ability to work accurately with part numbers, descriptions, quantities, dates, and purchasing records.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and material requirements for completeness; resolve missing or unclear information with the requestor before placing orders.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotations, considering price, lead time, and applicable requirements; prepare purchase orders for approval.
• Create and maintain accurate purchase order information in the ERP system, including supplier acknowledgments, promised dates, revisions, and order status.
• Monitor open orders, follow up with suppliers, and elevate delivery risks that could affect production or program schedules.
• Purchase approved MRO supplies and services supporting maintenance, facilities, and manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate calibration service orders, including scheduling, equipment shipment and return, and due-date tracking; route certificates and out-of-tolerance results to Quality and the equipment owner for review.
• Work with Production Control, Engineering, Receiving, Inspection, Stockrooms, and Accounts Payable to resolve shortages, delivery issues, and invoice or receipt discrepancies.
• Assist with supplier returns, credits, replacements, and corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain complete purchasing records and follow applicable company, customer, quality, traceability, and counterfeit-parts requirements.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Outlook and Excel

ERP system knowledge

Part numbers handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Infor Visual

ERP software

Job description

Frequency Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Junior Buyer to support engineering and manufacturing by coordinating purchases of electronic components, production materials, MRO supplies, and outside services in a high-reliability environment.

The role involves reviewing requisitions, evaluating supplier quotes, creating POs in the ERP system, and tracking orders with cross-functional teams to stay aligned with production schedules and calibration needs.