Buyer

Position Summary

The role involves purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services essential for production and plant operations, ensuring economic and efficient procurement.

Job Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders promptly, ensuring accurate information is included.
• Oversee commodity delivery and quality performance, including obtaining accurate delivery information from suppliers.
• Solicit suppliers using a formal inquiry format, incorporating all necessary information for seller's quotations.
• Evaluate quotations from prospective suppliers and make decisions regarding the award of purchase orders.
• Negotiate with selected suppliers to obtain the lowest unit cost.
• Implement formal and legal contractual documentation into purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements.
• Establish contractual obligations for changes affecting the original contract and ensure compliance to protect against government claims for defective pricing or fraud.
• Identify problem areas, initiate corrective action, and establish resolution dates.
• Maintain compliance with all corporate and divisional procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide regular and periodic reporting in areas of responsibility as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; major in Business or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Buyer/Expeditor or Material Planner.
• SAP experience desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program
• Benefit & Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Location

This position is based in Irvine, CA, a vibrant city known for its strong economy, educational institutions, and close proximity to beautiful beaches and cultural attractions.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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