Commodity Analyst / Buyer I (Entry Level)
SCC.GEN.P1
Supports procurement process, maintains supplier databases, processes invoices, assists with inventory counts, and gathers data for higher-level staff.
Supports procurement process, maintains supplier databases, processes invoices, assists with inventory counts, and gathers data for higher-level staff.
The story of this role
Who does this work
A supply chain professional who is passionate about securing the right materials for product development and business growth while minimizing costs and maintaining quality.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Difficulty in sourcing reliable suppliers for critical materials and components amidst market volatility.
- The internal problem: Frustration from facing challenges in ensuring timely delivery and quality, impacting project timelines.
- Why it matters: Every company deserves to have a robust supply chain that supports innovation and growth without compromising on quality.
The plan
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
- Utilize critical thinking to analyze market trends and anticipate supply chain disruptions.
- Engage in active listening during negotiations to fully understand supplier capabilities and constraints.
- Implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize total cost while ensuring high-quality standards.
- Establish strong communication channels and relationships with suppliers for ongoing support.
What's at stake
Incur higher costs and delays due to unoptimized sourcing strategies. Experience product launch setbacks due to unreliable supply chains.
Success looks like
Achieve a reliable and cost-effective supply chain that supports rapid product development. Enhance the company's competitive advantage through timely access to critical materials.
Summary
Supports procurement process, maintains supplier databases, processes invoices, assists with inventory counts, and gathers data for higher-level staff.
Level — P1 — Entry-Level Professional
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities5
- Issue purchase orders, track shipments.commonlevel
- Maintain supplier databases and update master data.commonlevel
- Process invoices and reconcile discrepancies.commonlevel
- Assist with inventory counts and basic demand planning.commonlevel
- Gather and report data for higher-level staff.commonlevel
Tasks5
- Process purchase orderscommonlevel
- Track and report shipment statusescommonlevel
- Reconcile invoice discrepanciescommonlevel
- Assist in inventory countscommonlevel
- Compile data for reportingcommonlevel
Skills5
- Order processingcommonlevel
- Data entrycommonlevel
- Invoice reconciliationcommonlevel
- Basic inventory managementcommonlevel
- Supplier database managementcommonlevel
Knowledge5
- Procurement processescommonlevel
- Supplier managementcommonlevel
- Inventory controlcommonlevel
- Basic financial principlescommonlevel
- Data analysiscommonlevel
competency5
- Reliability & Teamworkcommonlevel
- Attention to detailcommonlevel
- Basic Procurement Knowledgecommonlevel
- Data managementcommonlevel
- Communicationcommonlevel
qualification4
- 0–2 years in supply chain or related fieldscommonlevel
- High school diploma or equivalentcommonlevel
- Basic understanding of procurementcommonlevel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Officecommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain - Commodities I | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Supply Chain - Commodities 1 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Entry-Level Supply Chain - Commodities | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Junior Supply Chain - Commodities | common | medium0.68 | — |
| Associate Supply Chain - Commodities | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Commodity Analyst / Buyer I | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
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