Purchasing Buyer

RBC Bearingsorporated • Compton, CA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts departments to clarify or complete information; determines method to process the requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing contracts and/or competitive bidding. Identifies and selects vendor to procure required supplies and/or materials, based on price, quantity, quality and delivery, and places the orders. Identifies requesting departments needs and develops specifications for supplies and/or equipment. Assists departments in creating requisitions, and orders, and solves problems with orders. Prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests, and reviews quotations. Resolves purchasing problems between department and vendor. Assists Sr. Buyer or Purchasing Manager with negotiations and/or more technical purchases as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1 year related experience
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge for purchasing practices and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of Internet Software, Inventory software, Order processing systems, Spreadsheet Software and word Processing Software.
• Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders] or have refugee or asylee status.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• AS 400 experience.
• ASI/AS 400 experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.
• Contacts departments to clarify or complete information.
• Determines method to process the requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing contracts and/or competitive bidding.
• Identifies and selects vendor to procure required supplies and/or materials, based on price, quantity, quality and delivery, and places the orders.
• Identifies requesting departments needs and develops specifications for supplies and/or equipment.
• Assists departments in creating requisitions, and orders, and solves problems with orders.
• Prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests, and reviews quotations.
• Resolves purchasing problems between department and vendor.
• Assists Sr. Buyer or Purchasing Manager with negotiations and/or more technical purchases as requested.

Benefits

• The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED