Entry Level Buyer Jobs
New grad buyer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or coursework in procurement can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Distribution & Wholesale, and Manufacturing, with employers like Performance Foodservice, Kroger, and DICK'S Sporting Goods hiring at this level now.
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Work Schedule
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Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Buyer II and make a meaningful impact on global science and healthcare. You'll contribute to ensuring the seamless supply of materials that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working in a procurement environment, you'll manage supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and ensure timely delivery of critical materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You'll work with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of procurement/buying experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering or related field
- APICS, CPIM, CSCP or CIPS certification preferred
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Experience with MRP, inventory management and supplier relationship management
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with ability to achieve cost savings
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a professional environment
- Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and quality systems preferred
- Ability to analyze data and develop actionable insights
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites as needed
- Multi-lingual skills valued but not required
FULLY ONSITE OPPORTUNITY
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Buyer II and make a meaningful impact on global science and healthcare. You'll contribute to ensuring the seamless supply of materials that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working in a procurement environment, you'll manage supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and ensure timely delivery of critical materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You'll work with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of procurement/buying experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering or related field
- APICS, CPIM, CSCP or CIPS certification preferred
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Experience with MRP, inventory management and supplier relationship management
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with ability to achieve cost savings
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a professional environment
- Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and quality systems preferred
- Ability to analyze data and develop actionable insights
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites as needed
- Multi-lingual skills valued but not required
FULLY ONSITE OPPORTUNITY
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Entry Level Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level buyer job?
Focus on coursework or internships in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management, since those experiences signal hands-on familiarity to hiring managers. Highlight any exposure to purchase orders, supplier communication, or inventory tracking on your resume. Certifications like the APICS CSCP or ISM CPSM foundational courses can give candidates with limited experience a meaningful edge at the entry level.
Which companies hire entry level buyers?
Companies hiring entry level buyers right now include Performance Foodservice, Kroger, and DICK'S Sporting Goods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. A mix of large retailers, manufacturers, healthcare systems, and government contractors tend to post the most junior buyer openings, since those organizations run high-volume purchasing operations that need dedicated early-career support.
Are there remote entry level buyer jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the junior level. About 19% of entry level buyer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a growing number of employers willing to offer schedule flexibility even for candidates early in their procurement careers. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote at this stage.
Are these new grad buyer jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles designed for recent graduates and candidates just entering procurement. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-ops, relevant coursework, or a portfolio of class projects as equivalent to full-time work history. Look for language like "will train" or "degree in lieu of experience" as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level buyers?
Entry level buyer roles concentrate in Retail, Distribution & Wholesale, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they manage large, ongoing supplier relationships and need early-career buyers to handle routine purchasing, vendor coordination, and order tracking that keeps their supply chains running.