Buyer

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing raw or semi-finished materials, tools, supplies, machinery, equipment, or services necessary for JIT manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform regular cycle counting and physical inventory processes to ensure inventory accuracy
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct quantities
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.

• Study sales records and maintain inventory levels of current stock at all locations

• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history
• Analyze proposals and other data and information to determine reasonable prices
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
• Maintain and review computerized and/or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services
• Interview vendors and visit suppliers’ plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices
• Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in Business or equivalent
• 3 years of proven experience as a buyer in a manufacturing industry is required
• Excellent negotiation skills and background in supplier management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
• Good understanding of accounting, inventory, budgeting, and purchasing activities
• Proficient in MS Office and Outlook
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

**Direct Hire**

*Pay Rate: $70k - $80k (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hayward, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Budgeting: 1 year (Required)
• Negotiation: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Accounting: 1 year (Required)
• MRP: 1 year (Required)
• Supplier management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location