Lead Buyer

Aston Carter • Carlsbad, CA

6d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

A growing manufacturing company in Carlsbad is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their team. This role is crucial for supporting operations by managing procurement activities, leading a small team, and optimizing purchasing processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in manufacturing, hands-on ERP experience, and a collaborative leadership style.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles.
• Ability to lead or supervise others.
• Strong ERP experience (SAP required; Acumatica a plus).
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the biotech industry.
• Ability to take and implement feedback effectively.
• Comfortable stepping down from a previous management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external purchasing of raw materials and office equipment.
• Create and send purchase orders to vendors for supplies and materials.
• Communicate with vendors by email and phone regarding purchase orders.
• Check purchase orders, update notes, and calendar check-back dates.
• Authorize payments and maintain receipts, records, and inventories.
• Seek approvals for purchase orders to be taken off hold and received.
• Coordinate shipments to and from vendors, including all needed paperwork.
• Collaborate with vendors, production supervisors, and customer service.
• Streamline purchasing processes using Acumatica ERP.
• Organize and structure workflows; maintain meticulous notes.
• Implement new strategies and drive operational improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees