Buyer

Broadata Communications • Torrance, CA

10d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is a hands-on supply chain and operations role responsible for coordinating and initiating timely purchase order releases, negotiating contracts for production materials, and supporting product development in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing personnel. The role coordinates competitive procurements, prepares supporting documentation, and manages end-to-end materials procurement for internal developments to help meet production schedules. This is an on-site position in Torrance, California; it is not remote or hybrid.

The successful candidate works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where performance is evaluated by placement speed, problem-solving, procurement-package accuracy and compliance, and cost savings. The role also involves maintaining productive relationships with internal customers and suppliers and handling other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of experience, or an associate’s degree and 3–4 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to commit to deadlines and work under them.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including demonstrated proficiency working with large data sets.
• Ability to work in a challenging, engaging environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, accountability, and professional development.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to self-learn and work in new technology domains.
• High self-motivation.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including occasional facility movement, stair climbing, bending and reaching; keyboard, screen, and phone use; sitting or standing upright for at least one hour and up to 12 hours a day; and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications from industry associations, such as C.P.M.
• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems such as SAGE, NetSuite, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Systems.
• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, production planning, or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current orders, historical data, and other records to determine the best source for purchases.
• Identify and recommend suppliers by investigating potential suppliers and researching the availability of parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials.
• Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate production capability, performance, delivery, and other business criteria; participate in supplier certification with technical or quality teams when needed.
• Prepare requests for quotations and submit purchase orders to approved suppliers for parts, equipment, and materials.
• Issue purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect negotiated pricing, schedules, terms, and conditions.
• Select suppliers for lower-cost or limited-scope items and negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service.
• Develop alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, and alert appropriate personnel to potential supplier failures that could delay production or delivery.
• Resolve shipment-quality discrepancies and mediate supplier and manufacturing issues; arrange and participate in conferences between suppliers and company personnel as needed.
• Negotiate and settle claims and discrepancies involving damage, rejections, losses, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, invoices, and engineering changes.
• Advise the supervisor when rescheduling is necessary; follow up, expedite, and negotiate changes related to delivery and supplier performance.
• Maximize purchase value while balancing company requirements and policies with function, productivity, quality, and other terms across suppliers and internal departments.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• 1 week paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary, with no vesting period.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 100% paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 100% paid Basic Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.

What This Job Offers

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