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Junior Buyer at NR Consulting Junior Buyer at NR Consulting in Irvine, California Posted in 4 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities Procurement & System Administration
Maintain and update purchasing-related master and transactional data in the ERP/administrative system, including lead times, promise dates, and related supply parameters.
Coordinate with suppliers & buyers to ensure system information reflects current supplier commitments and supports on-time delivery performance.
Track and follow up on missing or incomplete supplier information required to keep orders and schedules current. Indirect Purchasing Support
Support indirect purchasing activities, including: o Sending RFQs to suppliers.
o Collecting, organizing, and reviewing quotes for completeness, including pricing, lead time, terms, validity, freight, and applicable surcharges. o Supporting potential negotiations by preparing comparisons, documenting supplier responses, and highlighting exceptions. o Creating and placing indirect purchase orders in the ERP/procurement system per approved sourcing decisions.
Ensure purchase orders are accurate and include required details: o Part/service descriptions, quantities, delivery dates, ship-to, terms, and required attachments. Supplier Compliance Recordkeeping
Proactively request, track, and file updated supplier documentation, such as: o Supplier Business Questionnaires o Reps & Cert packages (as applicable) o Certifications and compliance packages (e.g., quality, regulatory, or other required documents)
Follow up with suppliers to ensure documentation remains current and complete. Required Qualification s
1+ years of experience in procurement administration, purchasing support, supply chain coordination, or a related administrative role .
Experience working with suppliers to obtain quotes, confirmations, and required documentation .
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); ability to create and maintain trackers, comparisons, and organized records . Preferred Qualificatio ns
Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar ).
Familiarity with indirect purchasing (MRO, services, office/plant supplies, contracts) and basic purchasing term s.