Junior Purchaser

We are a fast-growing company with a global team, and we’re looking for a motivated, analytical, and results-driven Junior Re-Buyer to support our purchasing operations. This role is responsible for replenishing inventory based on forecasted purchasing reports, ensuring products are ordered on time, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and helping keep our supply chain running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who is confident communicating with suppliers, isn’t afraid to ask tough questions, and can negotiate professionally to achieve the best outcomes for the company. The ideal candidate is organized, learns quickly, enjoys working with numbers, and can analyze large amounts of purchasing and inventory data to make informed decisions.

This is a fully remote position working with teams and suppliers around the world. Success in this role requires excellent English communication skills, strong attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to quickly learn new processes and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Forecast-Based Purchasing & Purchase Execution

• Review purchasing forecasts and replenishment reports to determine inventory needs.
• Repurchase assigned goods and materials based on demand forecasts and operational requirements.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately, on schedule, and within approved purchasing budgets.
• Monitor inventory levels, supplier lead times, and changing demand to proactively prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Analyze purchasing trends and recommend improvements to inventory planning.

Vendor Management & Negotiation

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Communicate confidently and directly with vendors to resolve issues, negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and product availability.
• Follow up consistently to ensure commitments are met and orders stay on schedule.
• Resolve purchasing issues quickly, including shortages, damaged shipments, incorrect orders, delays, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support sourcing and purchasing of operational and technical equipment including computers, monitors, warehouse equipment, tools, and office supplies.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Review purchasing reports containing large volumes of data to identify purchasing needs, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Use Excel and reporting tools to analyze inventory, purchasing performance, supplier performance, and forecast accuracy.
• Identify potential supply issues before they become operational problems.
• Prepare accurate purchasing documentation and maintain organized records.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Continuously look for opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Learn new software platforms, procurement systems, and technologies quickly.
• Adapt to changing business needs, workflows, and purchasing priorities.
• Follow company purchasing policies and maintain compliance with internal procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• 1−3 years of buying, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory planning, or related experience.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) with excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret reports containing large amounts of purchasing or inventory data.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and vendor communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learner who can rapidly understand new business processes and software applications.
• Professional, confident communicator who is comfortable having direct conversations with vendors and internal teams when needed.

Must Have

• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• A computer suitable for full-time remote work.
• A quiet, professional workspace.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience working with international suppliers.
• Experience using ERP systems or procurement software.
• Experience with inventory planning or demand forecasting.
• Experience creating or improving purchasing reports and dashboards.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Excel Power Query, or other reporting tools.
• Experience purchasing technical equipment or warehouse supplies.

What Success Looks Like

• Forecast-based purchases are placed accurately and on time with minimal stock shortages or emergency orders.
• Vendor relationships are professional, responsive, and consistently deliver positive results.
• Pricing and purchasing terms improve through effective communication and negotiation.
• Purchasing reports are reviewed proactively, allowing potential issues to be identified before impacting operations.
• Purchase records remain accurate, organized, and audit-ready.
• New systems and technologies are learned quickly with minimal supervision.
• Communication across departments and global teams is clear, professional, and dependable.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

The ideal person for this position:

• Enjoys solving problems and making data-driven decisions.
• Is confident speaking with vendors and negotiating professionally.
• Can be direct, respectful, and persistent when following up on commitments.
• Learns new software and processes quickly.
• Is naturally organized and dependable.
• Enjoys working with spreadsheets, reports, and numbers.
• Takes ownership of their work and follows through without constant supervision.
• Wants to grow into a Buyer, Procurement Analyst, or Supply Chain professional.

Why Join Us

• Fully remote position with a collaborative global team.
• Opportunity to work with international suppliers and develop valuable procurement experience.
• Exposure to purchasing strategy, inventory planning, and supply chain operations.
• Fast-growing company with significant opportunities for advancement into Buyer, Procurement Analyst, or Supply Chain leadership roles.
• A culture that values initiative, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.