Expeditor- Jr Buyer

Job Summary

Tracks and resolves open purchase orders. Runs open order reports and communicates with suppliers via email, phone, or other methods to obtain current order delivery information; modifies due dates in JD Edwards as necessary. Creates and issues purchase orders to suppliers for low-level routine items. Review and resolve invoice discrepancies. Performs analysis and evaluation of purchase requisitions, specifications, price quotes and other purchasing-related documents. Assists with reconciling backorders and investigates shipping discrepancies. Manages order status utilizing independent decision-making skills and persistence; prioritizes workload. Analyzes out-of-stock inventory parts to determine cause and find resolution. Assists in determining proper min max levels for ROP’s. Collaborates and communicates effectively with inventory, warehouse, and department staff as needed. Assists Purchasing staff with the UTA P-card program. Manages the release of all blanket purchase orders. Researches alternative sources for parts that are difficult to procure. Provides research and other support to Supply Chain projects as assigned by Procurement Manager. Creates and maintains reports to track supplier delivery performance. Identifies repetitive supplier issues or trends and works with buyer and/or manager to resolve. Acts as the back-up Buyer during vacations and other circumstances.

Minimum Qualifications

UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning,
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA

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