Junior Buyer

Job overview

The Junior Buyer role is onsite in Utica, MI; compensation is not specified. JVIS seeks a buyer to coordinate organizational purchasing and maintain vendor relationships. The role supports reliable sourcing by researching markets, analyzing quotations, monitoring inventory needs, and maintaining purchasing records and agreements. It also coordinates with suppliers and facilities, follows up on delivery discrepancies, and supports continuous improvement and quality-system compliance.

What you'll do

• Develop, process, and analyze requests for quotation
• develop sourcing strategies for products and resins
• establish product baselines and spend segments
• issue RFQs and engineering change requests and follow up
• analyze supplier responses and recommend sourcing
• maintain vendor relationships and purchasing agreements
• monitor inventory and purchasing needs
• compare deliveries with purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
• maintain IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

junior buyer

utica mi

jvis

purchasing

sourcing

requests for quotation

supplier relationships

inventory planning

purchase orders

engineering change requests

iatf 16949

iso 9001

iso 14001

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain is preferred; 1–4 years of purchasing experience is listed. The role calls for Excel and Word proficiency, analytical and negotiation skills, and flexibility to travel to suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers as required.

About the employer

JVIS is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers. Sector: 53.