Junior Buyer
Core
Junior Buyer supporting planning, procurement, and inventory management for mission-critical communications systems.
Role type
Junior Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
StreamCaster MANET radios and MN-MIMO waveform systems
Domain
Defense, law enforcement, public safety, electronics, communications
Required skills
Procurement planning, supplier management, inventory control, ERP system usage, cost negotiation, purchase order management
Preferred skills
ERP/MRP software experience, electronics/communications/aerospace/defense industry experience, Bachelor's degree
Technologies
ERP systems, Excel (VLOOKUP, subtotals, macros)
Responsibilities
Plan and procure materials to support production schedules; review inventory levels and propose replenishments; create and track purchase orders; liaise with cross-functional teams (Receiving, Warehouse, Production, Quality, Engineering, Sales); negotiate costs and lead times with suppliers; maintain item master data; resolve accounts payable discrepancies; support NPI material procurement and scheduling.
Seniority
Junior, individual contributor