Buyer

Rantec Power Systems Inc.•Los Osos, CA

39d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Rantec is hiring a Buyer to join their team in Los Osos, California. Rantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets, described as an engineering-based company with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing, and test. The Buyer will manage materials to support development and production activities, communicate with suppliers to quote, negotiate, place, and monitor orders, identify new and alternate suppliers, support bid and proposal efforts with quotations and cost estimation, and utilize information to continually drive procurement activity towards the lowest total cost.

Requirements

BS degree or related degree preferred
3 years procurement experience preferred
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and related reports a plus
Ability to read and extract relevant information from engineering drawings
Ability to successfully execute duties under pressure from deadlines
Excellent communication and organizational skills
This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and related reports a plus

Responsibilities

Plan and Procure Materials Using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) System – generate and confirm purchase orders based on interpretation of MRP suggested orders.
Upload and communicate Rantec MRP demand with key suppliers.
Perform semi-autonomous internet–based ordering practices.
Use and improve system-generated reports to optimize inventory levels.
Maintain Material Availability Information – Provide timely notification of known material supply issues.
Provide supplier recovery information for any shortages.
Supplier Interface – Maintain supplier contacts, quotes, negotiate lead-time, price and delivery with suppliers.
Establish and maintain supplier relations management for Rantec.
Maintain supplier performance data as appropriate.
Support Supplier Quality – Assist in processing of corrective actions dealing with supplier performance issues.
Work as advocate for supplier while maintaining Rantec’s best interest.
Obtain Material Availability and Pricing Information for New Product – Support proposal efforts and development scheduling by maintaining material delivery and cost status information for new products.
Interface with Personnel from Various Departments – Assist organization by providing materials and supplies for daily operations as required.
Create convincing, accurate management presentations demonstrating critical thinking.
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed.
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.
As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.