Job Title

Assistant Buyer

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up on scheduled deliveries.
• Assist in onboarding new vendors by completing necessary documentation.
• Analyze material requirements planning (MRP) data and help ensure timely creation of purchase orders.
• Aid in drafting RFQs and identifying optimal procurement strategies.
• Input procurement details into the system, including vendor profiles, order data, pricing, confirmations, and inventory updates.
• Oversee supplier communications via portal, address delivery inquiries, notify of scheduling updates, and escalate issues to procurement staff and supervisors.
• Coordinate with engineering to establish new item codes, specifications, and vendor selection.
• Engage in supplier negotiations when needed, considering cost efficiency, legal compliance, and contractual terms.
• Utilize supply chain reports for informed decision-making.
• Document and manage product rejections, communicate findings to vendors and internal teams, and arrange for appropriate handling of defective items.
• Serve as a communication bridge among production, engineering, customer service, and COP to ensure prompt product delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to proactively resolve challenges.

Skills and Qualifications

• Associate degree in supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, asset management software, and ERP platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Global exposure
• Contract negotiations

Work Environment

The position requires working 100% onsite from Monday to Friday with hours from 7 AM to 3 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM.