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We provide a complete line of equipment and services for storing, pumping, mixing and metering petroleum and industrial liquids. We offer turnkey development of retail and commercial facilities, as well as custom design and build capabilities. Our customers come from a variety of industries including retail fueling stations, commercial and government fleets, and EV charging infrastructure. Operating across the Southeast and South-Central United States with a dedicated training facility in North Carolina, we are committed to top-notch customer service and are recruiting professionals who share that commitment to excellence and can help take our growth to the next level.\nJOB SUMMARY\nThe Junior Buyer supports senior purchasing staff with vendor research and quote requests while independently handling routine, low-risk buys under supervision. Working under the direction of the Procurement Manager or a Senior Buyer, this role processes requisitions and purchase orders, expedites back orders, and begins developing vendor relationships and negotiation skills on smaller, lower-risk spend categories. It is the developmental bridge between administrative support and the independent buying responsibilities of a Purchasing Agent.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nAssist Senior Buyers and the Procurement Manager with vendor research, supplier comparisons, and requesting basic quotes.\nIndependently process requisitions and create purchase orders for routine, low-risk, standard-stock categories under supervision, clarifying specifications as needed.\nFollow up on back orders, expedite delivery, and keep the requesting department updated on expected delivery dates.\nMaintain and update existing orders with any necessary revisions.\nPlace orders with established vendors against approved pricing and contracts.\nAssist with the evaluation of vendor performance under guidance.\nMaintain the digital filing system on pricing and vendors; distribute pricing updates to the sales team.\nAssist with SAP item maintenance, including material creation, description updates, and pricing, as directed.\nWork with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices.\nHandle purchase orders for assigned low-risk categories up to [$X] without secondary approval.\nAssist the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyers with the auditing and processing of physical inventories for central and branch warehouses.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nHigh school diploma or GED required; 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