Senior Buyer
Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Huntington Beach, CA
•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. This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Huntington Beach, 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
- Five+ years’ experience in a similar position
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and use of a database system is strongly preferred
- Skilled in the operation of standard office machines including printer, scanner, and fax
- Industry knowledge or a willingness to learn
- Team-based approach
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted
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
- Nikkiso provided PPE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
