Junior Procurement & Supply Chain Associate

Century Furniture LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Furniture LLC is seeking a Junior Purchasing Agent to support procurement activities at the Century Main Office in Hickory, NC. The role focuses on coordinating purchasing, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely procurement of materials to support daily operations.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, Logistics or related field.
• 1–3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow purchasing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Coordinate with domestic and international suppliers regarding PO, shipments and delivery schedules.
• Review and maintain purchase orders for accuracy and timely follow-up.
• Monitor ASNs and supplier communications to identify discrepancies.
• Communicate delays, shortages, or supply concerns to appropriate departments.
• Support internal teams by coordinating material availability and purchasing requests.
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier documentation in the ERP system.
• Assist in evaluating vendor performance related to quality and delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Mgmt / Business / Logistics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Century Furniture LLC is seeking a Junior Purchasing Agent to support procurement activities at the Century Main Office in Hickory, NC. The role focuses on coordinating purchasing, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely procurement of materials to support daily operations.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, with strong analytical and organizational skills.