Senior Buyer

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries • Santa Ana, CA

3d • $75,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for source selection and procurement of products and services, secured at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical demands required. This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Competence with general computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge and use of Manfact or similar ERP system is required
• Skilled in the operation of standard office machines including printer, scanner, and fax
• Industry knowledge or a willingness to learn
• Team-based approach
• Five+ years’ experience in a similar position

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and use of a database system is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Responds to demand using the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
• Create RFx packages
• Assist in Research and identification of prospective suppliers and manufacturers
• Negotiates price and delivery schedules with vendors
• Awards vendors based on vendor capability, price, and risk factors
• Monitors and controls orders once placed, maintaining records within the ERP system, the company database, and various reporting tools in Microsoft office
• Expedites orders as required, including occasional visits to vendors locations
• Tracks and organizes off-site testing at vendor locations with the project management team as required
• Reviews completeness of orders and certification packages with the quality team to provide shipping release to vendors
• Ensures completion of open items within the ERP system to assist accounts payable with invoices
• Assists in review of potential vendors for compatibility with the ACD supply chain management system
• Provides weekly status reports to the Purchasing Manager on open and upcoming orders
• Attends a variety of internal and external meetings – the buyer is expected to be well prepared and to bring valuable insight to the meetings as an active participant
• Is a willing and active participant in workshops, seminars, and training events
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis
• Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPEs includes safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, dust masks and face masks. Failure to comply with safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

What This Job Offers

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