Junior Buyer - Johnson City - IA

Description

The Role:
The Junior Buyer supports the Purchasing team in sourcing and procuring materials, supplies, and services required to meet production and operational needs. Working under the guidance of Buyers and the Director of Purchasing, this role helps ensure timely delivery, cost control, and alignment with quality standards. This position is responsible for issuing purchase orders, tracking orders and supplier performance, monitoring inventory levels, and maintaining accurate vendor and purchasing data within the ERP system. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their supply chain career to gain hands-on experience in supplier management, cost analysis, and procurement strategy within a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do:

• Performs analytical, operational, and administrative tasks in support of Managers, Analysts, and Buyers involved in the purchase or acquisition of goods, assets, processes, patents, copyrights, or possession of other services.
• Monitors iA's inventory and ensures the warehouse is fully stocked.
• Conducts detailed research for the buyers to enable them to make good decisions, assesses market trends, and conducts cost-benefit analysis of potential vendors.
• Sits in on meetings with vendors, takes meeting notes, and provides supplemental comments as the Buyer leads the negotiation process.
• Verifies specifications of purchase requests, prepares purchase orders, places orders to vendors, and completes the corresponding paperwork.
• Acquires the orders, examines the goods and other materials, and returns any damaged material to the vendor.
• Prepares and maintains purchasing and payment records, keeps receipts for future reference, and provides accurate spending figures to the Finance Department.
• Monitors the market trends and advises management on proper pricing strategy.

Who you are:

• Foundational understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Familiarity with MRP or ERP systems through coursework or hands-on experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, negotiation skills, and a commitment to quality and safety standards.

Even better if you have:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 1+ year of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment (internships/co-ops welcome).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Compensation:
The estimated base annual salary range for this position is $62,353.20 to $75,411.22, though a candidate's base annual salary shall be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience. This position may additionally be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
What are the perks?

• Generous time off policy that allows you to put your family first
• Opportunity to work on the cutting edge of pharmacy automation in a high growth tech company
• Competitive benefits, salary, and talent development opportunities
• Commitment to professional development and working for a company where your voice is heard

More about iA:
iA (Innovation Associates) is a pharmacy fulfillment company that provides an integrated platform of capabilities to support Centralized and Community Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy fulfillment business, we have developed and implemented a suite of automation and software solutions that help deliver quick and sustainable business results. Our integrated Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform enables scalable solutions that helps run the prescription fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery, supporting dynamic design flexibility to service pharmacies in a variety of volumes and settings. Our solutions improve workflow, and increase efficiency, while enabling more time for pharmacists to focus on their patients. iA works with pharmacy providers in the Commercial, Health Systems, Government, and Mail Order/eCommerce markets. iA can help customers transform their pharmacy. For more information, visit
Our Mission: We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support.
Our Products:

• Software
• Modular Hardware
• Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices

Our Core Values:

• Solutions Driven
• Customer Centric
• Championing Diversity
• Empowering Ownership
• Trust Daringly

To learn more about iA's product, people and culture visit us at OR check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube
iA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.