Junior Buyer

Job Summary

Modern Group is a growing fourth generation, family owned consortium of steel forging and value-added manufacturing and assembly businesses. The role of Junior SBQ Buyer is located onsite at our Modern Forge Indiana location in Merrillville, Indiana.

The ideal Junior SBQ (Special Bar Quality steel) Buyer candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of supply chain management concepts, practices, and procedures specifically aligned within the SBQ Steel Bar Industry. The Junior Buyer will have ability to effectively manage procurement and delivery of products and services in a fast paced multi-site manufacturing environment.

This Junior Buyer role is responsible for assisting in execution and oversight of purchasing SBQ raw material for multiple locations including but not limited to: maintaining stock levels to ensure production schedules are met, creating POs, developing and maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring and reporting on supplier performance, and providing updates on current orders. The Junior Buyer will participate in annual pricing negotiations to ensure company is getting best prices possible. The Junior Buyer will collaborate with Senior buyers and Quality to investigate problems with suppliers or materials. This Junior Buyer role will help implement strategic sourcing events and process implementation.

The role of Junior SBQ Buyer reports to the General Manager. This position possesses opportunities for growth and advancement. Successful Junior Buyer candidate will possess advanced analytical, computer, communication, and negotiation skills to help maintain a robust supply chain in SBQ raw material market by optimizing inventory, monitoring supplier performance, maintaining data to identify trends and potential delivery issues.

Duties of Junior SBQ Buyer

Requirements of Junior SBQ Buyer

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Buyer and contribute to our success through effective purchasing strategies!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

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Work Location: In person