Buyer

Payrate: $30.90 - $30.90/hr.
 
Summary:
The main function of this role is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. The individual will be responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization, ensuring all procurement activities align with ethical business standards and established policies and procedures.
 
Responsibilities

• Design and implement procurement strategies to align with company goals, optimizing cost, quality, and lead time.
• Lead the integration and management of procurement tools, including ERP, MRP, MPS, and WMP systems, to ensure seamless operations.
• Evaluate and streamline end-to-end procurement processes, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Oversee supplier onboarding, ensuring compliance with company standards and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of purchase orders, supplier agreements, and inventory management.
• Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to monitor procurement trends, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and other relevant factors.
• Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods and on methods of negotiation, renegotiation, and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.
• Manage just-in-time inventory.
• Attend trade shows.

 
Qualifications

• 5-7 years of finance-related experience required.
• 0-2 years of Procurement or SCM related experience required.
• Strong understanding of procurement operations, supply chain management principles, and ERP systems.
• Proven experience or knowledge with MRP (Material Requirements Planning), MPS (Master Production Schedule), and WMS (Warehouse Management System) operation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data visualization, pivot tables, macros, and formula development.
• Exceptional analytical skills to interpret procurement data and drive actionable decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP preferred) and data management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required.

 
Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals, and other technical data.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Ability to evaluate suppliers.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bilingual (English and Korean) preferred.

 
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $30.90 - $30.90 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match,  life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. 
 
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