Junior Buyer

Sysco

. Process and assure timely product delivery for direct customer shipments .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSomerset • New Jersey • United StatesJunior💰 $56,900 - $85,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong order processing and vendor management capabilities, ensuring timely product delivery and effective communication with suppliers and customers. Proficient in problem-solving and maintaining accuracy in order management while building professional relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Order ProcessingVendor ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingPeopleSoft Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Order Status TrackingPricing QuotationsFreight ManagementVendor Invoice ReconciliationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDetail OrientationProfessionalismTime ManagementRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftMS WindowsMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Purchasing ExperienceCustomer ServiceSupply Chain ManagementVendor PricingProduct Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and assure timely product delivery for direct customer shipments
Monitor vendor pricing, availability, and terms
Provide order status, tracking information, pricing and freight quotations, proof of deliveries, return requests, and product suggestions to Territory Managers and regional Customer Service Representatives
Review and process direct-ship customer orders, verifying vendor, pricing, freight term codes, lead times, and availability
Follow up with suppliers regarding open-order status
Work with Accounts Payable to reduce and eliminate vendor invoice discrepancies
Work with problematic suppliers to avoid errors
Request quotes from multiple carriers to obtain the lowest price and pass savings to customers
Monitor vendor deliveries and communicate potential out-of-stock situations to sales
Work with marketing to identify suitable product substitutes

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required
2-4 years of work experience; buyer or purchasing experience a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and professional interactive skills
Ability to present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management, and inter-department staff
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Problem-solving, information gathering and analysis, and alternative-solution development
Sound judgment and timely decision-making
Professionalism and ability to follow through on commitments
Detail orientation and accuracy
Ability to build working relationships with vendors and customers
Proficient use of PeopleSoft, MS Windows, and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
Ability to work a 40-hour week, with potential overtime and limited travel on occasion

Benefits

Comp & perks

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan
Sysco benefits information available at SyscoBenefits.com
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Opportunity to grow personally and professionally
Potential for overtime