Supply Chain Buyer I

Nelson Miller Group • City of Industry, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Buyer I supports Nelson Miller Group’s City of Industry operation and purchases materials for multiple NMG sites from the California headquarters as needed. The role manages assigned materials and purchase orders through the full order lifecycle, from RFQ and order placement through supplier confirmation, shipment, delivery, and receipt. It also coordinates domestic and international logistics, monitors purchase price variance (PPV), and negotiates routine pricing, freight, lead-time, and commercial improvements with suppliers.

The Buyer works with suppliers and cross-functional teams across locations and time zones to maintain material availability, control costs, and support customer and production requirements. The role collaborates with other buyers and receives guidance and mentoring from a Senior Buyer. The successful candidate is expected to learn continuously, accept coaching, and take ownership of assigned tasks through completion.

The position is on-site in City of Industry, California. It regularly involves computer use and communication by phone, instant messaging, email, and virtual meetings, and may occasionally require movement through office, warehouse, shipping, or production areas. ITAR/CUI compliance requires U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or Protected Individual status. A pre-employment background check is required.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or materials; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, supplier follow-up, lead times, MOQs, pricing, and shipment coordination.
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system and ability to maintain accurate purchasing and delivery data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, including organizing, comparing, and reporting purchasing data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating directly with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple sites, suppliers, purchase orders, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ownership, sense of urgency, integrity, and accountability, with the ability to identify risks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and persist until assigned tasks and follow-ups are completed.
• Ability to work on-site in City of Industry, California, and collaborate across U.S. and international time zones as required.
• For ITAR/CUI compliance, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or Protected Individual status is required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Epicor experience and familiarity with purchasing, inventory, and receiving transactions.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations or working with international suppliers and freight partners.
• Basic understanding of PPV, standard cost, landed cost, Incoterms, import documentation, and supplier performance metrics.
• Mandarin bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Purchase assigned raw materials, components, finished goods, and related supplies for multiple NMG sites.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders in Epicor, ensuring the accuracy of part numbers, HTS codes, pricing, quantities, revisions, due dates, ship-to locations, lead times, and terms.
• Manage assigned purchases from RFQ and quote review through PO placement, supplier acknowledgment, shipment, delivery, and receipt.
• Review demand, inventory, open orders, forecasts, and production priorities to place orders on time and reduce shortage, excess, and expedite risks.
• Track open and past-due purchase orders, obtain updated supplier commitments, and escalate material risks before they affect production or customer delivery.
• Coordinate purchase-order changes, reschedules, cancellations, expedites, and inter-site requirements with planning, operations, and suppliers.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, 3PL partners, and receiving teams.
• Select or recommend shipment methods based on delivery dates, cost, service level, and business risk.
• Obtain and review shipping documents, tracking information, shipment status, and delivery appointments; maintain accurate updates in Epicor and applicable reports.
• Support shipment consolidation, routing, expediting, and freight-cost reduction opportunities across NMG sites.
• Resolve routine shipment delays, delivery discrepancies, freight claims, and documentation issues, escalating significant risks when needed.
• Monitor purchase price variance against standard cost, prior purchase price, quotes, budget, and approved pricing.
• Investigate unfavorable PPV and pricing discrepancies, document root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate routine pricing, MOQs, lead times, freight terms, payment terms, expedite charges, and other commercial conditions within assigned authority.
• Identify and pursue cost-reduction opportunities through competitive quotes, volume leverage, order consolidation, alternate sources, and improved commercial terms.
• Maintain quotations and negotiation records and provide timely PPV and savings updates to Supply Chain leadership.
• Communicate professionally and responsively with assigned domestic and international suppliers.
• Partner with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Supply Chain colleagues to support business priorities.
• Coordinate with NMG sites and global teams across time zones, including occasional early-morning or evening calls when required by business needs.
• Clearly communicate material status, shortages, cost changes, shipment risks, and recovery plans to affected stakeholders.
• Support supplier performance reviews and improvement actions related to delivery, quality, responsiveness, lead time, and cost.
• Prepare and maintain reports for open POs, shortages, late orders, inbound shipments, PPV, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier correspondence, quotes, approvals, and shipment documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow applicable purchasing controls, approval requirements, import/export procedures, and quality-management processes.
• Assist in creating and improving purchasing and logistics SOPs, work instructions, dashboards, and standardized workflows.
• Perform additional purchasing, logistics, supply chain, administrative, or related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental insurances.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Sick leave, vacation time, and company-paid holidays as paid time off.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed