Materials Buyer

Job Description

Job Duties/Description:

• Cultivate a deep understanding of the lighting, lighting/building controls, and EV charging markets, including relevant practices and industry trends to refine supplier negotiation strategies.
• Predict price trends and assess their potential impact on future business.
• Conduct research to find the best products and suppliers based on value, delivery schedules, and quality.
• Facilitate communication between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments, and customers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing contracts and oversee the quality of service provided.
• Prepare pricing quotes by verifying specifications, checking prices, sourcing recommendations for alternative items, and obtaining necessary approvals from the technology department, if required.
• Use a pricing database to ensure competitive quotes.
• Source services to reduce overall cost of goods sold (COGS) in Oracle.
• Oversee supplier performance through quarterly vendor scorecards.
• Approve purchase requisitions by comparing requested items to a master list, resolving issues before purchase order approval, and recommending alternatives.

Requirements:

• 4 years of buying experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
• CALT certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of lighting, electrical systems, and LED project management is advantageous (industrial, retail, etc.).
• Experience with material procurement and negotiations.
• Experience in developing vendor performance programs and expertise in communicating and presenting to vendors.
• Experience in vendor management, sourcing, and negotiating across various sectors (installations, industrial, commercial, retail, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Additional Info:

• Pay range: $60,000 to $65,000 10% bonus
• Schedule: M-F, flexible hours
• Location: In office (some flexibility)
• Type: Direct Hire with full benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000