Carris Reels, Inc. · 17 hours ago
Junior Buyer/Purchasing Clerk
Enfield, CT 06082
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCarris Reels, Inc. is seeking a Junior Buyer/Purchasing Clerk responsible for sourcing and purchasing essential materials for their Connecticut operations. The role involves researching suppliers, negotiating purchase agreements, and overseeing inventory processes to ensure a consistent flow of materials to manufacturing sites.
ManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Build and maintain constructive relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and the Carris Reels leadership team
Manage monthly and year-end inventory process
Assure robust, predictable, consistent flow of materials and services to manufacturing sites
Team with local production managers and buyers to establish and maintain demand driven inventory levels for raw materials
Actively negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to assure the best possible materials, pricing, and terms for Carris Reels
Maintain vendor file records and transactions
Monitor, assess, manage, mitigate, and report supply chain risks as they arise
Assign purchase orders/packing slips to invoices and send to corporate office
Research and resolve vendor/customer inquiries
Input records into electronic (paperless) filing system
Communicate with multiple divisions and management regarding receivers and purchases
Assist in month / annual period closings
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Assist customer service team during vacations and absences
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to partner with multiple teams across an organization- site management, engineering, human resources, maintenance, etc
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent, data-driven analytical skills
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Preferred
2-5 years' experience in a manufacturing organization as a purchasing professional
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) accreditation
Experience with international purchasing – including logistics, exchange rates, certifications, etc
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Company
Carris Reels, Inc.
Carris Reels has been offering custom solutions to the wire and cable industry for over 70 years.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alberto Aguilar F.
President/CEO
David Fitz-Gerald
CFO
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