Buyer

Operational Buyer III
Location- 1000 New Horizons Way Vacaville California 95688
Contract Duration: 6+ Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)
Pay Rate: $37/hr (W2) Based on Experience
Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Working Model- Onsite
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers.
• Procurement & SAP Data: Maintain and audit purchasing records, purchase orders, and supplier data in SAP.
• Data & Analytics: Function as an embedded analyst—pull and manipulate raw procurement data to create actionable reports.
• Vendor Management: Handle supplier complaints and resolve invoice, delivery, or fulfillment issues.
• Operations: Manage day-to-day purchasing workflows independently with minimal supervision.
• Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers
• Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date
• Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to:
• Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needs
• MRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In”
• Late or missing PO confirmations
• Pricing Discrepancies
• Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries
• Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues
• Manage and resolve Vendor  Returns (RMA, Cost, Recovery, Replacements)
• Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors
• Manage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc.
• Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to go onboard and approve new raw materials and supplier
• Lead competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute RFx market interventions
• Lead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplier
• Train new joiners and junior colleagues
• Supervise more junior colleagues in the team
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience: 5+ years in operational procurement or supply chain, or a combination with a degree in data analysis.
• Technical: Proficient in SAP and advanced data manipulation (Excel/BI tools).
• Skills: Strong problem-solver, self-directed, and detail-oriented. Able to communicate efficiently and patiently with vendors.

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