Buyer

Somacis Inc • Poway, CA

30d • $50,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Buyers are responsible for purchasing goods for a company to use or sell in their own business. This position requires extensive research and the ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage an inventory, evaluate quality goods, and stick within a budget.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years prior purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment with specific responsibilities in one or more of the following commodity groups: Maintenance and repair, office supplies and services, electrical, electronic or shipping supplies
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline environment
• Ability to see a job/task through to its conclusion
• Ability to handle multiple tasks proficiently
• Basic Knowledge of ISO procedures and requirements
• U.S. Citizenship, Permanent, Asylee, or Refugee Status

Nice To Haves

• SAP Experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage inventories to ensure continuous production while maximizing turns.
• Develop thorough working knowledge of assigned commodities and associated supplier base.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy, delivery requirements and quantity
• Check requisitions, contact vendors and examine quotes
• Investigate and develops new sources of supply
• Make purchases at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements
• Maintain follow-up of orders placed to insure on-time delivery
• Expedite and follow up on material activities
• Maintain contacts with Vendors as required on all related matters
• Prioritize orders to make sure long lead times are quickly placed
• Compliance to ISO 9100 & ISO 9001
• Responsible to ensure that all non-routine items have proper authorization before they are purchased
• Input all receiving documents in computer. Assign receiving number to receiving documents. Transfer all receiving documents to Accounts Payable in a timely manner

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Company Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
• PTO Program
• Referral Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 6 Company Holidays with an additional 3 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree