Junior Buyer
Kingspan and Affiliate.com
Office
Wausau, Wisconsin, United States; Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Full Time
Kingspan Light + Air is an award-winning innovator of daylighting and ventilation solutions for high-performance building envelopes, offering a wide range of high-quality solutions, including translucent daylighting systems, skylights, smoke, and natural ventilation products.
To help us continue to grow our business, we’re searching for a Junior Buyer. The Jr. Buyer will support the purchasing function and ensure smooth supplier communication, order follow-up, and accurate record keeping. The role works closely with production, procurement, and accounting teams to ensure timely deliveries and proper reconciliation of purchase orders and invoices.
Note that this is a part-time position (20-hours per week) with a flexible schedule.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
- Create and process purchase orders in the ERP system.
- Update supplier order acknowledgments and confirm delivery dates.
- Follow up with suppliers by phone or email to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
- Assist the accounting team with invoice matching and resolving discrepancies.
- Liaise with production teams to align delivery schedules with operational needs.
- Maintain accurate and organized purchasing records.
- Support the Procurement Manager with other administrative tasks as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
- Proven experience in order administration, purchasing, or sales administration (manufacturing/industrial environment preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers, internal departments, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of purchase-to-pay processes (order entry, delivery follow-up, invoice matching).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with ERP systems.
- Reliable, proactive, and communicative.
- Availability to work 20 hours per week (schedule to be agreed, e.g., 4–5 days).
At Kingspan, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. Therefore, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Junior Buyer
Office
Wausau, Wisconsin, United States; Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Full Time
October 10, 2025