Senior Buyer

Summary: Buyer III•Fontana, CA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Buyer III is an experienced, mid-level position. Purchase materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Daily assignments are varied. Advanced to complex procurement tasks are required. There is latitude for independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Management, or Supply Chain Management, or relevant work experience
5+ years of related experience
Experience within the metals industry
Manufacturing experience is a must
Fundamental experience with purchasing; experience with cost savings/purchasing projects.
Must understand the difference between cost savings and cost avoidance.
Must be proficient with MS Office, especially Excel.
Experience with ERP systems; computer proficient
Must be a problem solver and have a "can do” attitude.
Understand financial impacts and able to make complex buying decisions.
Understand of total cost of ownership
Must be detail-oriented.
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective communication, both oral and written
Organizational skills
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Good math skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Responsibilities

Perform Daily purchasing activities – Processing Requisitions and Purchase Orders
Perform sourcing, vendor selection and vendor enrollment
Resolve purchase price variations with cost accounting
Cost Analyze - challenge vendor on price increases to obtain the best value
Maintain and update APL records and scorecards
Market research
RFQ preparation and submittal for projects, equipment, and services
Obtain quotes – both sourcing and cost avoidance for daily purchases, and long-term cost savings opportunities
Bid evaluation
Review contract terms and conditions
Negotiating Pricing & Terms – with and without supervision
Communicating with the purchasing team and requestors regarding delays or delivery issues
Demand forecasting - Make sound business purchasing decisions to maintain adequate inventory levels
Follows all safety regulations
Perform other duties as assigned