Buyer 1

KAYGEN•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. The Buyer I will work in a very busy team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years relevant experience; or four years in an applicable MWD classification in a related field.
Knowledge of public purchasing policies and procedures
Knowledge of basic negotiation practices
Knowledge of current office technology and equipment
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, automated procurement systems
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to problem solve
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers and supporting applications
Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines
Ability to research discrepancies and make sound determinations regarding their resolution
Ability to prepare clear, concise and highly accurate records
Ability to operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications
Minimum of 2 years of experience and bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Nice To Haves

Personable
Team Player
Flexible
Multitask and handles pressure well
Detail orient
Organized
Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills a must

Responsibilities

Performs a range of expediting responsibilities such as reviewing purchase order expected receipt reports to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies; interfaces with vendors on past due deliveries and provides information to internal customers related to delivery dates and back orders; collects, inputs, maintains and reports purchase information, including revised delivery dates, using an automated procurement and financial system and other software applications.
Processes non-bid purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, non-professional, and minor construction services, in accordance with specifications and scopes of work to support operations. Contacts suppliers, negotiates pricing and terms and conditions, and issues purchase orders.
Investigates and corrects purchasing and invoicing discrepancies within the automated procurement and financial system.
Maintains and/or assists in the maintenance of purchase order files and records.
Performs other related Buyer job duties as required.
Draft and execute contracts, including standard POs, Blanket Agreements and Master Contracts, for materials, supplies, equipment, and services, including public works projects
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions
Source materials, supplies, and equipment for warehouse inventory replenishment per specifications
Verify completeness and maintain contract documents and records for audit compliance
Monitor purchase order ETAs, coordinate timely delivery, expedite, and resolve exceptions
Analyze bid documents for accuracy, clarity, and completeness
Create and maintain records throughout the bid process for audit review