Buyer

SMA America • Rocklin, CA

6h • $28 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer I is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, services, and supplies from vendors to ensure stable, consistent flow of goods to support SMA requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of supply chain
• Basic knowledge of working with warehouse and 3PL (third party logistics).
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required.
• Organized, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is required.
• Must be flexible and experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a customer service focus.
• Creative thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with PO management system with experience in SAP preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains purchase orders using SAP.
• Plans assigned products, including improving inventory turns.
• Responsible for day-to-day communication with suppliers to ensure that goods are delivered on time.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data and purchasing trends for inventory planning to support customer demand.
• Performs cycle counts, identifies, and trouble shoots inventory discrepancies using SAP.
• Monitors, expedites orders, and resolves discrepancies with quality and quantity of goods.
• Balances inventory levels with product availability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to keep them up to date on order status, changes, and delays.
• Creates and maintains reports and presents data to team members.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision coverage (including $0 premium options)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Dedicated Hybrid Schedule: In-Office Tuesday and Thursdays; remote on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees