Entry Level Buyer \xe2\x80\x93 1st shift. This is a salary position. Starting salary is between $45,000 to $50,000 (based on experience). Position Summary: The Entry Level Buyer is responsible for preparing and submitting accurate purchase orders on a daily basis to vendor suppliers with extended responsibility to obtain the purchased items by monitoring delivery and resolving shipments in error with suppliers. Assist first as needed in Office & Packaging supplies, MRO order entry/receipt, Tool Crib area, and other items from other specific vendors. Various areas of department functions are open as further opportunities. Essential Functions: 1. Perform a variety of procurement and related duties in the review, sourcing, negotiations, and receipt of goods. 2. Issue Purchase orders for Office & Packaging suppliers, MRO & tool crib items. Receive them into CMS. 3. Manage day to day supplier interactions/communication for any open orders. 4. Monitor inventory levels and identify when / how much / what items need to be reordered. 5. Coordinate shipping of UBLLC parts / items to outside subcontractors for service work and update public tracking spreadsheet. 6. Complete various projects and tasks on time as directed by Senior Manager of Purchasing. Source new vendors and products as required. 7. Developing and managing your own strategy that will enable you to source your commodities from the best suppliers. Minimum Requirements: 1. Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Economics, or an Associate\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 1-3 years of related experience. Will consider candidates without a degree, however, years of experience needed will be dependent on background. 2. General familiarity with what the Purchasing department does and its function within the company. 3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel). 4. Good written and verbal communication skills necessary. Ability to work under pressure of scheduling deadlines. 5. A positive/friendly attitude. You should be proficient in:

• Commodity Purchasing Experience
• Sourcing and Procurement Experience
• International Sourcing Experience
• Supplier Negotiation Experience

Salary info: $22.06 - $24.04 / hr