Junior Buyer

Vertiv

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Anderson, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and entry-level purchasing support, including processing purchase orders and maintaining accurate supplier and inventory records. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, and 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing administrative or purchasing role. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and possess basic knowledge of purchasing processes and inventory management.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

ERP

IFS

Purchasing Software

Inventory Management

Job Description

Vertiv is hiring a Jr. Buyer within our Purchasing Department. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Jr Buyer. This role provides essential support to the purchasing department, assisting with both administrative duties and entry-level purchasing tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Handle administrative tasks such as data entry, file management, and document organization to support purchasing functions.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchase orders, supplier information, and inventory data.
  • Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and creating presentations as needed.
  • Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing communication and correspondence.
  • Assist in processing purchase orders, including creating, updating, and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
  • Conduct basic research on suppliers and products to support purchasing decisions.
  • Monitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing any discrepancies or delays.
  • Support in managing supplier relationships by assisting in resolving issues and maintaining good communication.
  • Help maintain accurate inventory levels by coordinating with receiving and warehouse teams to track materials.
  • Input, update, and manage data in purchasing and inventory management systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Generate and distribute weekly and monthly reports on purchasing activity, inventory status, and order tracking.
  • Assist with expense tracking and invoice reconciliation.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate degree or bachelor’s preferred 
  • 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing administrative role or purchasing environment preferred
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP (IFS) or purchasing software is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of purchasing processes and inventory management.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

  • PPE Required when on the production floor – earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.
  • Frequent Sitting
  • Frequent Standing

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • Less than 5%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • High-Performance Culture
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

  • Own It
  • Act With Urgency
  • Foster a Customer-First Mindset
  • Think Big and Execute
  • Lead by Example
  • Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments.  With more than 30,000 people worldwide and more than $7 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Vertiv

Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure for applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments. As businesses, industries, and communities become more connected, we pioneer and deliver end-to-end power and cooling technologies to help our customers stay resilient, optimized, and future-ready. With our industry-leading innovative technologies and global services network, we are fueling the revolution of the digital world - keeping technology ecosystems running efficiently and without interruption. Vertiv is supercharging data’s potential; accelerating the pace of technology, raising the bar for accelerated compute and redefining the limits of densification. The world depends on data we power and cool™
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