Buyer I

Buyer I ($23-$25/hr Doe)

Contract to hire, Vista CA

The buyer is responsible for coordinating activities involved in procuring goods and servicesincluding raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and suppliesto support company operations.

Purchasing & Planning

• Determine required components and quantities for daily purchasing using composite pick lists, BOMs, current inventory positions, minimum order quantities, purchase history, reported shortages, and ADD+ON data.
• Release orders on blanket purchase agreements and enter new purchase orders in ADD+ON based on daily requirements.
• Analyze open purchase orders and shortages; expedite materials from suppliers as needed.

Supplier Coordination

• Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare purchase orders or purchase requests.
• Review supplier proposals and negotiate contract pricing.
• Discuss defective or non-conforming materials with suppliers to determine root causes and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Records & Data Management

• Maintain manual or computerized procurement records, including purchased items or services, costs, delivery performance, quality, and inventory data.
• Perform data entry and data management necessary to maintain accurate inventory and work order information in ADD+ON.

Other Functions

• Maintain files on current suppliers, including supplier surveys, MRBI reports, schedule exception data, and other supplier performance documentation.
• Purchase non-inventory items and equipment based on approved requisitions.
• Assist with periodic physical inventories of raw materials and finished goods.
• Resolve supplier issues related to invoicing and receiving discrepancies; issue debit memos when necessary.
• Participate in internal ISO audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a buyer.

Skills & Characteristics

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift equipment and cables as required, meeting maximum lifting requirements.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Travel and overtime may be required.

Work Environment

• 90% office work / 10% electrical and mechanical production environment. #MS-CBADMIN