Junior Buyer

Ultimate Staffing is hiring for a Junior Buyer for our client in Scotts Valley CA. Target pay range is $22-28/hour depending on experience. If you are interested or know someone that can benefit from this opportunity, please apply!Junior Buyer/Expeditor:A junior buyer's job is to help a company with purchasing decisions and processes. They are involved in many stages of the process of getting merchandise to consumers, and their responsibilities can vary depending on the industry:Inventory management: Keep track of inventory levels and ensure products are available at competitive pricesSupplier management: Evaluate supplier performance and maintain records of current and potential suppliersPurchase orders: Write purchase orders and oversee the progress of shipmentsAdministrative tasks: Arrange shipping costs and support senior buyers with purchase ordersKey responsibilities, experienceSend open-order reports to suppliersContact suppliers on regular basis with prioritized itemsAnalyze MRP requirements versus purchase ordersDetermine manufacturing constraints and resolve due date issues on partsFacilitate materials receipts to support linear shipments to customers throughout monthReport findings to Materials ManagementDesired competenciesExcellent communication skillsCompetent negotiator, persistentProfessional appearance, behavior and work ethicComputer literacy (MS Office, Excel, MRP)Work well with others in cross-functional teamsAbility to multitask while continuously meeting deadlinesCollege degree or some experience preferred but not required for the right candidateAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.