Jr. Buyer

Position Summary

The Junior Buyer supports the procurement team in sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management activities. This role is responsible for qualifying vendors, evaluating bids, issuing and tracking purchase orders, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials and services. The Junior Buyer also assists with supplier analysis, reporting, and maintaining accurate purchasing documentation.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with vendor qualification, evaluation of bids, and price/terms negotiations.
• Issue and follow up on purchase orders to ensure correct pricing, terms, and specifications.
• Track open orders and proactively expedite deliveries when needed to maintain production schedules.
• Conduct supplier and material analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Support departments by ensuring adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and related procurement documentation as directed.
• Assist with periodic supplier performance reviews, including quality and delivery performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Warehouse to support procurement needs.
• Participate in cost reduction initiatives, alternative sourcing, and supplier consolidation projects.
• Provide research and administrative support for procurement-related projects.

Qualifications – Must Haves

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Clear, concise, and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while being a team player

Qualifications – Nice to Have

• Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills, including use of formulas and functions.
• Basic knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier negotiations, and contract terms.

About Sperry:

Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century, we have repeatedly modernized and improved rail diagnostics through our relentless pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever-improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concepts with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry imprints themselves into our brand and further galvanizes a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile and hungry and invite those with similar passions to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to the market. Fast-paced, high-touch with a distinct sense of purpose. We offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something different.