Associate Buyer

AAA • Costa Mesa, CA

2d • $22 - $30

About The Position

The Associate Buyer is an entry-level position in the Club’s Procurement Department. The role manages supplier onboarding, vendor master data maintenance, and procurement transaction processing in Oracle Fusion. It serves as the primary administrator for supplier setup and vendor master governance while supporting day-to-day procurement operations, including converting requisitions into purchase orders, following up with suppliers, and completing administrative duties.

The position ensures supplier records are established and maintained accurately, compliantly, and efficiently in accordance with Procurement Policy and internal controls. It also advises business units on procurement processes, supports supplier relationships, and contributes to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and data integrity across the procure-to-pay lifecycle.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of procurement, purchasing, supplier onboarding, master data, or related experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, purchasing practices, and supplier management processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders through Oracle Fusion.
• Validate requisitions for appropriate authorization levels and compliance with Procurement Policy.
• Provide guidance to departments regarding procurement policies, procedures, and purchasing best practices.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services and resolve supply-related issues.
• Support Procurement staff as needed.
• Assist with procurement documentation, record retention, and audit support activities.
• Ensure procurement transactions and supplier setup activities comply with organizational policies and internal controls.
• Develop and maintain supplier onboarding procedures and process documentation.
• Generate reports related to vendor master activity, supplier onboarding metrics, procurement compliance, and inventory performance.
• Participate in Oracle system testing, upgrades, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support audit requests and maintain documentation supporting procurement and supplier master activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and pension.
• Tuition assistance.
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services, and more.
• Incentive program eligibility for full-time positions, based on organization, team, and personal performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree