Aegis Worldwide

Assistant Buyer

Riceboro, GA

$55k-$65k

If you are looking for a great company with an awesome company culture, consider this entry level/ assistant Buyer role in the Riceboro, GA area! Aegis Worldwide is partnered with a manufacturer in Riceboro, GA and we are looking for candidates that have experience working within manufacturing/ supply chain environments, invoices, and maintaining communication/ relationships with suppliers/ vendors.

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Responsibilities:

• Assist in sourcing suppliers for materials, components, and products required in the manufacturing process.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate existing ones.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders for materials and equipment based on production needs.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available without overstocking.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any issues with orders.
• Assist with negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve cost-effective purchases.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier communications, and inventory.
• Track purchase order statuses and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist in managing the procurement budget by tracking costs and looking for opportunities to reduce expenses.
• Support the inventory control team by tracking material usage and adjusting purchase schedules as needed.
• Collaborate with the production team to understand material needs based on production schedules.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance and suggest improvements in supply chain processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Preferred for a candidate to have at least 3 years experience in purchasing, logistics, or customer service type role.
• ERP experience preferred.
• This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills, good interpersonal, and the ability to multitask.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) in correspondence with vendors, customers, managers, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of organizational skills and office practices.
• Computer proficiency in all Microsoft Office Software especially MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.