Junior Buyer - Columbia, MD

Process purchase orders accurately and timely based on approved requisitions Serve as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring clear communication of technical requirements, delivery timelines, and order specifications Ensure order acknowledgements from vendors are received & recorded Coordinate with the internal requestor or warehouse/logistics to confirm receipt of goods/services Handle discrepancies in shipments (missing items, damaged goods) and resolve them with vendors Set up, maintain and update the data of approved vendors in the ERP system Assist in conducting vendor performance evaluations based on lead times, quality, and reliability Assist Senior Buyers in negotiating contracts and terms of service Provide reports and support in vendor management tasks Support and act as backup for other team members in their tasks Perform other duties as assigned by manager