Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions

LLC - 2.9

Londonderry, NH Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $650,000 a year 3 days ago Qualifications Cost management Record keeping Supplier management Regulatory compliance Purchase order management Cost control Production planning Decision making Quality standards in production Cross-functional collaboration Escalation handling Production scheduling Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Description:

The Junior Buyer supports procurement operations in a regulated, high-volume, low-mix military manufacturing environment. This role applies acquired job skills, company policies, and established procedures to execute semi-routine purchasing activities that ensure material availability, cost awareness, and schedule adherence. The Junior Buyer works independently on routine tasks and receives guidance on new or non-standard assignments, contributing through personal effort to team and organizational goals.

Requirements:

Purchasing & Supply Support Execute purchase orders for production and non-production materials in accordance with approved procedures, contracts, and military compliance requirements. Manage semi-routine buying assignments by selecting appropriate solutions from defined procedures using sound judgment and prior experience. Monitor supplier delivery performance and follow up on late, incomplete, or incorrect shipments. Support material planning and production schedules in a high-volume, low-mix environment to minimize shortages or disruptions. Problem Solving & Decision Making Address routine purchasing issues that are known, defined, and readily apparent. Perform basic fact-finding to resolve occasional non-routine issues, escalating as appropriate. Ensure actions taken align with established procurement policies, quality standards, and compliance requirements. Cost & Performance Awareness Maintain awareness of material costs, lead times, and service-level expectations. Support cost control initiatives by ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, and terms on purchase orders. Understand the downstream impact of purchasing decisions on production, inventory, and customer commitments. Communication & Collaboration Interact daily with internal stakeholders (planning, production, quality, engineering, and finance) to exchange basic information and support operational needs. Communicate professionally with suppliers to convey order details, delivery expectations, and routine issue resolution. Demonstrate customer service skills, common courtesy, and tact in all internal and external interactions. Compliance & Documentation Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, military/defense regulations, and quality management system requirements. Maintain accurate records, documentation, and system data to support audits and traceability requirements. Skills & Competencies Working knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes Ability to follow established procedures and instructions with minimal supervision Sound judgment and common-sense decision making within defined guidelines Basic problem-solving and fact-finding skills Strong organizational and time-management abilities Professional communication and customer service skills Attention to detail and documentation accuracy Experience & Education Typically requires 1-2 years of related purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing experience Entry point into skilled procurement roles May require formal occupational training or certification related to supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing Experience in a regulated or military/defense manufacturing environment is a plus Level & Impact (Intermediate S2 Alignment) Applies acquired job skills and company policies to complete assigned tasks Works on semi-routine assignments with limited impact, typically within the immediate team Financial accountability is limited to cost awareness and service-level expectations Normally follows established procedures on routine work; instructions required primarily for new assignments Supports team and organizational goals through personal contribution in own work area