Buyer I

Veralto Global•Hemet, CA

13d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine yourself building your procurement career on a high-performing supply chain team, ensuring streamlined and efficient acquisition of goods and services. Playing a role in cost-saving initiatives by processing purchase orders, negotiating terms, and evaluating suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership. Thriving in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement support supplier optimization. At McCrometer, a Veralto company, we are global leaders in flow instrumentation—designing, developing, and manufacturing world-class flow measurement equipment. Our products have a far-reaching impact, from the oil and gas industry to agriculture, water systems management, and industrial processes. By joining McCrometer, you become part of a dynamic, innovative team making an everyday impact on the world's vital resources. Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we're working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer I will perform a variety of activities related to the procurement of goods and services, including issuing purchase orders and processing internal requisitions. This role contributes to McCrometer's savings commitments by developing and managing cost reduction projects and activities under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager, optimizing spend by negotiating terms, conditions, and additional value, and identifying potential business partners through sourcing and supplier qualification. This position is part of the Procurement Department, located in Hemet, CA.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent of 3 to 5 years of work experience in Procurement, is preferred.
Working knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership and a strong focus on savings.
Proficiency with PC, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel (basic formulas and charts).
Strong negotiation, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MRP, Oracle, or ERP systems and data analysis skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Creating complete and accurate purchase orders from requisitions and for material replenishment.
Conferring with vendors for product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Reviewing and approving claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials or equipment.
Expediting delivery of goods to users as required.
Evaluating price quotes and awarding business to suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership.
Developing cost reduction projects and managing them to timely completion.
Establishing and maintaining beneficial supplier relationships.
Maintaining procurement files and records, and reviewing reports to identify needs and opportunities.