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PrideStaff

Senior Buyer

PrideStaff, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Senior Buyer in Chatsworth, CA This range is provided by PrideStaff. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $83,000.00/yr - $93,000.00/yr

A global leading manufacturer of critical Aerospace parts is looking for a Senior Buyer. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing relationships with external vendors, order placement and fulfillment, supporting operations with production material, and inventory management. You will select vendors, negotiate with approved vendors, and place purchase orders. The role is critical for executing the Company’s sourcing and procurement strategy.

The company offers extensive benefits.

Responsibilities

Find and qualify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies

Lead price negotiations, terms and conditions with vendors and suppliers

Work with planning team and ERP system to determine order quantities; analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability

Support initiatives on lead time reduction, supplier rationalization, material cost reduction, improved payment terms, quality, and delivery; prepare report on supplier performance and market conditions

Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy; develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures

Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials

Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers; represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers

Manage material inventory levels in support of production needs and financial target

Plan, develop and administer policies, procedures, and work instructions

Follow-up, expedite and counsel departments and suppliers as required to maintain valid production schedules in support of company goals

Requirements

A broad understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management, with 3-5 years of experience in a procurement role purchasing electronic components

Prior experience with an aerospace or automotive manufacturing company

Proficient in the use of ERP/MRP systems

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or a Purchasing Certification from a recognized professional organization; previous purchasing experience may be substituted

Proficient in MS Office software suite, with emphasis on spreadsheet analysis

Sustained dependable attendance

Cooperation with others in team environment for cross training and conference on operational issues

Initiative in learning and changing work methods to accomplish assigned tasks on a timely basis

Company benefits

401(k) matching (25% of first 6%)

Profit sharing plan

Health Insurance (multiple options)

Free Vision insurance

Life insurancePaid time off

Referral program

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