LHH
This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Sr. Buyer
Location : near Rancho Santa Margarita - hybrid
Salary : $80,000–$85,000 annually
About the Role LHH is seeking a
Sr. Buyer
to join our client’s supply chain team. This role is critical in ensuring the timely and efficient flow of purchased components and finished goods to meet customer demand. You will collaborate with global sales teams, internal manufacturing facilities, and third‑party suppliers to maintain a healthy supply chain and optimized inventory levels.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain SIOP files and lead monthly Global SIOP meetings for our flagship product.
Analyze sales forecasts vs. historical trends and reconcile discrepancies.
Adjust open purchase orders (pull‑ins/push‑outs) to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory.
Proactively resolve supply challenges and eliminate stock‑outs.
Generate and adjust purchase orders, maintain accurate ERP data (lead times, MOQ, safety stock).
Create shortage reports and drive countermeasure plans for late deliveries.
Optimize inbound freight and container utilization.
Identify excess and obsolete inventory and collaborate with finance for write‑offs.
Partner with the Sourcing Manager on supplier performance, NPD support, and long‑range planning.
Must‑Have Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
5+ years
of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience (manufacturing or technology preferred).
ERP system experience
(NetSuite, SAP, Navision, or similar).
Strong understanding of purchasing principles and vendor management.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Candidate Privacy Information Statement To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
Consideration of Qualified Applicants with Arrest and Conviction Records
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Supply Chain
Industries Manufacturing
Benefits Inferred from the Description for this Job
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LHH by 2x.
Get notified about new Buyer jobs in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Sr. Buyer
Location : near Rancho Santa Margarita - hybrid
Salary : $80,000–$85,000 annually
About the Role LHH is seeking a
Sr. Buyer
to join our client’s supply chain team. This role is critical in ensuring the timely and efficient flow of purchased components and finished goods to meet customer demand. You will collaborate with global sales teams, internal manufacturing facilities, and third‑party suppliers to maintain a healthy supply chain and optimized inventory levels.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain SIOP files and lead monthly Global SIOP meetings for our flagship product.
Analyze sales forecasts vs. historical trends and reconcile discrepancies.
Adjust open purchase orders (pull‑ins/push‑outs) to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory.
Proactively resolve supply challenges and eliminate stock‑outs.
Generate and adjust purchase orders, maintain accurate ERP data (lead times, MOQ, safety stock).
Create shortage reports and drive countermeasure plans for late deliveries.
Optimize inbound freight and container utilization.
Identify excess and obsolete inventory and collaborate with finance for write‑offs.
Partner with the Sourcing Manager on supplier performance, NPD support, and long‑range planning.
Must‑Have Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
5+ years
of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience (manufacturing or technology preferred).
ERP system experience
(NetSuite, SAP, Navision, or similar).
Strong understanding of purchasing principles and vendor management.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Candidate Privacy Information Statement To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
Consideration of Qualified Applicants with Arrest and Conviction Records
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Supply Chain
Industries Manufacturing
Benefits Inferred from the Description for this Job
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LHH by 2x.
Get notified about new Buyer jobs in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr