Jr. Buyer in Disputanta, VA at Standard Motor Products

Date Posted: 4/7/2021

Job Snapshot

Reports to: Resale Business Unit Purchasing Manager
Responsibilities:
- Works with routine, low maintenance, proven suppliers
- Assures proper, systemic data is correct in the JDE operating system
- Assures via various methods that product is delivered accurately and in a timely manner
- Monitors various system generated reports
- Researches and resolves invoices and receipt discrepancies
- Attends suppliers meetings as required
- Handles documentation for return to vendor discrepant receipts
- Researches and resolves QA discrepant receipt reports
- Researches and processes documentation for submission of part discontinuance (ECR)
- Assists in documentation and sample preparation for off-shore, low cost sources via HK office
- Works on other projects as assigned by management

Qualifications
- Some automotive/automotive parts background with prior hands on experience
- Prior experience in purchasing, materials or distribution areas
- Detail oriented
- Strong problem solving skills; strong mathematics aptitude
- Exemplary attendance required
- Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work in a team environment
- Self-starter, highly motivated, works without constant supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
- Ability to learn and process JDE query programs; strong data processing skills
- Written and verbal communication skill set required (significant phone and E-mail work required)
- Ability to physically evaluate sample submissions for potential cost savings opportunity or second line use
- Ability to use internet as information source
- Review catalogues (printed or on line) as additional source data
Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, finance, engineering or related field
- GPA 3.0 or better