What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer position at Advanced Composites Inc?
Join Our Team as a Junior Buyer! Position Summary Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to start a career in purchasing? We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our dynamic team! You will assist the Purchasing Manager, General Manager, and other departments to ensure timely procurement of materials, manage supplier information, and provide exceptional support to internal and external customers. If you are eager to learn, have a knack for problem-solving, and excel in negotiation, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities • Material Procurement: Assist all departments in resolving issues related to raw and non-raw material demands. • Customer Support: Respond to internal and external customer questions and concerns, ensuring satisfaction. • Liaison Role: Act as a point of contact for the department within the company, facilitating effective communication. • Data Management: Perform accurate data entry, processing, and maintaining up-to-date supplier information and records. • Project Coordination: Coordinate capital projects, manage equipment procurement, and handle price negotiation. • Time Management: Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and departmental goals. Skills & Qualifications • Education: A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic math skills. • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create reports, presentations, and review them verbally. • Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team and maintain good relationships with colleagues and management. • Organizational Skills: Solid organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail. • Negotiation Skills: Confident negotiator with the ability to secure favorable terms and conditions. • Professionalism: Good attendance, punctuality, and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor. Work Environment • This role offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between remote and in-office work. The in-office environment is professional and collaborative, while remote employees are expected to maintain a dedicated and productive home office setup. Why Join Us? • Career Growth: Great opportunity to start your career in purchasing and procurement with a supportive team. • Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model. • Collaborative Team: Work with professionals who value teamwork, innovation, and excellence. ________________________________________ Ready to Start Your Career as a Junior Buyer? Apply Now!
About Advanced Composites Inc
Advanced Composites is the leading supplier of TPO’s (Thermoplastic Olefins) and Polypropylene Compounds to the North American Automotive Industry. Our line of products consists of proprietary formulations designed to meet specific OEM applications. Our customers include all of the domestic and transplant OEM’s, as well as their major T1 and T2 suppliers. In order to provide industry-leading technologies, Advanced Composites contributes extensive resources to research and product development. Our unwavering goal is to make available to our customers products and technical support that together will reduce their overall costs and improve the quality of their products. We think creatively and dynamically so we may lead market change by improving our products, technology and systems.