Procurement Associate – Buyer I

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Buyer I for a contract opportunity in College Park, GA. The role requires 1-3 years of purchasing experience and involves scheduling material deliveries and liaising with suppliers to obtain pricing and delivery details.

You will prepare purchase orders, negotiate terms within authority, and track orders in the MRP system. The position runs full-time hours, with standard shifts, and offers an opportunity to contribute to production efficiency and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of purchasing experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track material deliveries based on production schedule.
• Obtain product information from suppliers including price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests; negotiate terms within scope of authority.
• Enter purchase orders into the MRP system and monitor status; expedite deliveries as needed.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier performance; resolve issues with suppliers and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning and production to ensure changes are communicated to suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Buyer I for a contract opportunity in College Park, GA. The role requires 1-3 years of purchasing experience and involves scheduling material deliveries and liaising with suppliers to obtain pricing and delivery details.

You will prepare purchase orders, negotiate terms within authority, and track orders in the MRP system. The position runs full-time hours, with standard shifts, and offers an opportunity to contribute to production efficiency and supplier performance.