Junior Buyer: Timely Shipments & Vendor Negotiations

Greco and Sons, Inc.; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Greco and Sons, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to manage direct customer shipments and monitor vendor pricing, availability, and terms. You will serve as the primary contact for a sales force of 200+ Territory Managers, providing order status, pricing, and delivery information.

The role requires 2–4 years of purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with PeopleSoft and MS Office. A 40-hour work week is typical, with occasional overtime or travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in buying or purchasing was cited as a plus.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and professional interaction skills are required.
• Proficient use of PeopleSoft and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide status on orders, tracking information, pricing quotations, freight quotations, proof of deliveries, return requests to Territory Managers and regional Customer Service Representatives.
• Review and process direct ship customer orders; verify vendor pricing, freight terms, lead times and availability.
• Conduct routine follow up with suppliers regarding open orders.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and address issues with problematic suppliers.
• Obtain quotes from multiple carriers to secure lowest freight price for customers.
• Monitor vendor deliveries to ensure on-time direct shipments and communicate stock issues to sales and marketing.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Planning

Problem Solving

Judgment

Professionalism

Detail Oriented

Vendor Relationships

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

MS Windows

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Greco and Sons, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to manage direct customer shipments and monitor vendor pricing, availability, and terms. You will serve as the primary contact for a sales force of 200+ Territory Managers, providing order status, pricing, and delivery information.

The role requires 2–4 years of purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with PeopleSoft and MS Office. A 40-hour work week is typical, with occasional overtime or travel as needed.