Sunbelt-Solomon Solutions Hiring for Junior Buyer at Temple, TX Full Time

The Junior Buyer is responsible for making purchasing decisions in accordance with company procedures; creating and delivering purchase orders.

• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Responsible for negotiating prices and terms to make purchases, within a defined approval structure.
• Manage and maintain various databases for tracking offers, items bought, confirming and analyzing costs and ensuring deliveries are made into inventory.
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, inventory, and finance staff to refine specifications for future purchases, clarify requests, add needed information, or research and obtain appropriate supporting documentation for the purchase.
• Participate in auctions, meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with respective suppliers.
• Evaluate existing vendors and provides strategic feedback on changes.
• Comfortable in proactive, prospecting environment, reaching out to prospective sellers/vendors and researching territory for potential leads.

• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies/practices and research methods.
• Outstanding detail orientation and organizational skills.
• Comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge or MS Office; excel skills required.

This position can be work from any of Sunbelt-Solomon Solutions’ locations.