Junior Buyer: Packaging Sourcing & Supplier Relations

advatixinc; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Exposure to procurement

Supply chain exposure

Interview-based benefits

Job summary

Our Client, a rapidly growing packaging supplier based in New Jersey, seeks a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support sourcing, procurement, and inventory management, and to help secure competitive supplier terms and maintain product availability. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Lyndhurst, NJ.

You will source products, negotiate with suppliers, collaborate with sales and operations, monitor orders, and ensure compliance with contracts and specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated aptitude for negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Understanding of purchasing and procurement best practices.
• Ability to evaluate supplier options, pricing, terms, and product availability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, operations, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing activities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard business and computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing business environment.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate products from suppliers based on quality, availability, pricing, and company requirements.
• Assist with the selection and procurement of product lines to support business and customer needs.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other purchasing conditions with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with sales and operations teams to understand customer requirements and ensure product availability.
• Monitor purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to support timely delivery of products.
• Ensure purchases comply with established contracts, specifications, and company requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, lead times, and product availability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and supplier information.
• Support inventory planning and help identify potential supply shortages or purchasing needs.
• Research market conditions, product availability, and supplier options to support purchasing decisions.
• Apply purchasing best practices to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, and supplier relationships.
• Communicate purchasing updates, issues, and recommendations clearly to internal teams and suppliers.
• Assist with resolving supplier, delivery, pricing, and product-related issues.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development related to purchasing and procurement.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm

Organizational skills

Negotiation & supplier rel. mgmt

Purchasing best practices

Evaluate supplier options & pricing

Collaborate with sales & operations

Time management & prioritization

Multi-task purchasing

Business software proficiency

Experience in purchasing/procurement

Job description

Our Client, a rapidly growing packaging supplier based in New Jersey, seeks a detail-oriented Junior Buyer to support sourcing, procurement, and inventory management, and to help secure competitive supplier terms and maintain product availability. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Lyndhurst, NJ.

You will source products, negotiate with suppliers, collaborate with sales and operations, monitor orders, and ensure compliance with contracts and specifications.