Buyer

ElDorado National California•Riverside, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ENC is seeking a Buyer with procurement experience in OEM purchasing within the automotive sector or in service and aftermarket sales. The role involves sourcing and negotiating purchases of materials and components such as raw materials, electronic and mechanical components, steel, engines, or wheels and tires. The Buyer supports OEM supply chains, cost optimization, supplier management, and inventory control, using analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills to meet business needs. The position is based onsite in Riverside, California. The Buyer works with suppliers and the Aftermarket sales team to meet customer requirements, cost objectives, and schedules. The role may include additional duties as management deems necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a business, supply chain, or engineering degree is preferred.
2–4 years of procurement experience in a dynamic environment; automotive procurement or aftermarket purchasing is preferred.
Procurement experience in production or aftermarket purchasing.
Understanding of supply chain operations, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management, and production control.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and advanced formulas, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

Relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in the automotive supply chain.
Business, supply chain, or engineering degree.
Automotive procurement or aftermarket purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

Procure materials to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
Negotiate with suppliers and manage supplier performance to achieve best value and schedule alignment.
Oversee the RFQ process, procurement awards, purchase order creation, and goods receipt management.
Work with the Aftermarket sales team to meet customer requirements, cost objectives, and timing.
Ensure suppliers meet delivery schedules and promptly address performance issues to avoid delays.
Use advanced Excel tools and ERP/MRP systems to analyze procurement data and provide actionable insights.