Jr. Buyer at Weiss-Aug Co Inc – East Hanover, New Jersey
About This Position
Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation
Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.
Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.
Why Join Us?
At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Jr. Buyer to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for assisting in purchasing activities to support the procurement of materials and services required for Manufacturing and Engineering operations in the Stamping and Insert Molding Divisions, as well as related ancillary functions.
Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and scheduling of material purchases to meet production and engineering needs.
- Assist with supplier management tasks, including researching potential suppliers and maintaining supplier records.
- Help monitor supplier performance and communicate any issues to senior team members.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects under guidance.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, maintain accurate records in the business system, and update pricing and item details.
- Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and resolve minor delivery or quality issues with support from senior staff.
- Maintain documentation and assist in reporting on purchasing activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 0–2 years of purchasing or inventory experience (internship or entry-level experience acceptable).
- Basic understanding of purchasing processes; willingness to learn about raw materials and specialty alloys.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with MRP systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Eagerness to learn and develop negotiation and problem-solving skills.
This position is at our East Hanover, NJ location.
Pay Range: $
Other Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401 (k) with company match
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short Term Disability
- Group Life and Accidental Insurance
- Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Pet Insurance
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The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.
If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.
Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.