Purchasing Buyer

ATI Restoration, LLC • Anaheim, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Purchasing Buyer utilizes category expertise and vendor specific knowledge to
support procurement strategies.  He/or She exercises independent judgment and
discretion in problem solving complex, multi-stakeholder, replenishment
related issues while meeting key performance objectives.
Monitor and independently determine the timing and quantity of items to buy
based on a detailed understanding of vendor, category, market, and
forecasting indicators.
Manage the development and completion of all required products and equipment
purchase orders.
Possess product knowledge within the general commodities area within the
facilities industry.
Prepare appropriate documentation for review and compliance to specifications
for review by ordering department.
Assist offices in the development of their budgets for supplies and products.
Coordinate the bidding; cost analysis, negotiation, purchasing for business
related supplies, and equipment. Work closely with Operations to ensure high
internal customer satisfaction.
Maintain integrity of Sourcing agreements.
Support the implementation of sourcing agreements by providing opportunities
for preferred suppliers.
Ensure compliance with established programs, policies, and procedures.
Communicate any program, policy, or procedural discrepancies to the direct
report.
Responsible for all vendor dispute resolutions in an effort to prevent
negative cost and schedule impacts to the operations.

Requirements

• College Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years business related procurement experience and product knowledge
• Subject matter expert on one or more product category
• Accuracy and attention to detail is necessary
• Must be able to understand comparative analysis
• Excellent organization and communication skills both written and oral
• Proficiency required in the use of Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Microsoft Outlook and a previous purchasing/inventory software is required.
• Possesses a high degree of professionalism, tact, and persistence.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work as a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Microsoft D365 is highly preferable.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Buyer utilizes category expertise and vendor specific knowledge to support procurement strategies.
• He/or She exercises independent judgment and discretion in problem solving complex, multi-stakeholder, replenishment related issues while meeting key performance objectives.
• Monitor and independently determine the timing and quantity of items to buy based on a detailed understanding of vendor, category, market, and forecasting indicators.
• Manage the development and completion of all required products and equipment purchase orders.
• Possess product knowledge within the general commodities area within the facilities industry.
• Prepare appropriate documentation for review and compliance to specifications for review by ordering department.
• Assist offices in the development of their budgets for supplies and products.
• Coordinate the bidding; cost analysis, negotiation, purchasing for business related supplies, and equipment.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure high internal customer satisfaction.
• Maintain integrity of Sourcing agreements.
• Support the implementation of sourcing agreements by providing opportunities for preferred suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with established programs, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate any program, policy, or procedural discrepancies to the direct report.
• Responsible for all vendor dispute resolutions in an effort to prevent negative cost and schedule impacts to the operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level