Junior Buyer

Job Description:

The Junior Buyer is responsible for executing daily purchase order transactions, including purchase order creation, open order report management, and system updates specific to open purchase orders.  Tactically, the Junior Buyer will manage these needs with an emphasis on having the correct product when required by the MRP system for the most competitive price.   They will exhibit a sense of ownership with their purchase orders and seek to maintain Magpul’s goals for on time delivery, cost, quality, and inventory levels. Strategically, the Junior Buyer will support the Buyer with ERP system setting adjustment suggestions to increase system integrity and assist with supplier partner management. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize data generated by the ERP system to create purchase orders.
• Coordinate Planned PO releases with the Buyers
• Manage open purchase orders by utilizing weekly Open Order Reports and Action Messages generated from MRP.
• Maintain purchase order confirmation and delivery dates, pricing, and quantity accuracy in the ERP system and supporting documents.
• Communicate supply chain delays with internal stakeholders (Scheduling, Sales, Engineering, Production, etc.).
• Coordinates inbound logistics for regional suppliers on a daily basis.
• Foster beneficial supply partnerships and hold all parties accountable to agreed upon deliverables.
• Identify bottlenecks within the supply chain and recommend solutions.
• Minimize shortages and schedule changes resulting from raw material delays or outages.
• Compile and prepare reports as required by management.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• 10% travel; mainly day trips to suppliers and other company facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field; may be offset by experience.

• 2+ years of experience in a Buyer role in a high mix/high volume environment preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing a plus but not required.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent follow-up, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Excel with ability to use formulas and manage large data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task duties with minimal direction while also working well within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong MRP background required.
• Experience with D365 a plus.

Additional: 

• This position reports to the Director of Supply Chain.
• Competitive pay rate commensurate to experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance as well as voluntary short-term disability and accident insurance.  Additionally, we offer a 401(k) Plan.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer. The applicant must be authorized to receive Technical Data and/or Technology under U.S. export control laws.  Any offer made is contingent on the applicant passing a background check that will include a restricted party screening and, for prospective employees who are Foreign Persons, on the Company obtaining all necessary export licenses.  In addition, the applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

 Magpul is an equal opportunity employer.  Veterans/disabilities.