Buyer 1

Buyer opening at a global manufacturing company in Huntington Beach! $29 - $39/hr DOE.

The Buyer 1 is responsible for source selection and procurement of products and services, secured at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. 

Responsibilities

• Responds to demand using the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
• Create RFx packages
• Assist in research and identification of prospective suppliers and manufacturers
• Negotiates price and delivery schedules with vendors
• Awards vendors based on vendor capability, price, and risk factors
• Monitors and controls orders once placed, maintaining records within the ERP system, the company database, and various reporting tools in Microsoft office
• Expedites orders as required, including occasional visits to vendors locations
• Tracks and organizes off-site testing at vendor locations with the project management team as required
• Reviews completeness of orders and certification packages with the quality team to provide shipping release to vendors
• Ensures completion of open items within the ERP system to assist accounts payable with invoices
• Assists in review of potential vendors for compatibility with the ACD supply chain management system
• Provides weekly status reports on open and upcoming orders
• Attends a variety of internal and external meetings

Minimum 2 years' experience in a related role, Knowledge of Manfact and Epicore or similar ERP system, Exceptional Attention to Detail, Bachelor's Degree preferred, Team-Based approach, strong computer skills, Manufacturing industry knowledge.