Buyer II

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•$59,800 - $81,081•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for source selection and procurement of products and services, secured at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical demands required. This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail
Competence with general computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
Knowledge and use of Manfact or similar ERP system is required
Skilled in the operation of standard office machines including printer, scanner, and fax
Industry knowledge or a willingness to learn
Team-based approach
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
Two+ years’ experience in a similar position
New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
All safety related training is provided and tracked by the Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis
Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPEs includes safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, dust masks and face masks. Failure to comply with safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted
Knowledge and use of a database system is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to demand using the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
Create RFx packages
Assist in Research and identification of prospective suppliers and manufacturers
Negotiates price and delivery schedules with vendors
Awards vendors based on vendor capability, price, and risk factors
Monitors and controls orders once placed, maintaining records within the ERP system, the company database, and various reporting tools in Microsoft office
Expedites orders as required, including occasional visits to vendors locations
Tracks and organizes off-site testing at vendor locations with the project management team as required
Reviews completeness of orders and certification packages with the quality team to provide shipping release to vendors
Ensures completion of open items within the ERP system to assist accounts payable with invoices
Assists in review of potential vendors for compatibility with the ACD supply chain management system
Provides weekly status reports to the Purchasing Manager on open and upcoming orders
Attends a variety of internal and external meetings – the buyer is expected to be well prepared and to bring valuable insight to the meetings as an active participant
Is a willing and active participant in workshops, seminars, and training events