Job Description

Job Title: Buyer

Pay Rate: $35 / hr

Location: Simi Valley, CA

Area Code: 805

ZIP Code: 93063

Start Date: Right Away

Shift: 1st shift M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm

Keywords: #Buyer #ProcurementJobs

Benefits:

* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision

* 401k

* On the job training / cross-training

* Life Insurance, disability insurance

* Voluntary life insurance for family members available.

* Accident and critical illness insurance optional.

* Scheduled performance reviews

* Referral program

Job Description:

The Buyer uses expertise for a range of purchasing activities, including pricing and negotiating with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value. Performs complex purchasing activities, while ensuring procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws, regulations and management objectives.

Responsibilities:

* Performs complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods\services

* Negotiates best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders, to reach highest quality at best value

* Establishes source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing

* Evaluates quotations received from prospective suppliers and makes decisions regarding award of purchase orders

* Implements formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements

* Resolves discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance

* Ensures compliance to government laws, regulations and procurement policies and procedures

* Identifies problem areas, initiates corrective action and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely manner

* Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)

* Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

* Other responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or equivalent discipline

* 5-7 years related experience

* Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role

* Demonstrated ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle bidding process and analyze all bid results

* Strong experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success

* APICS Certification preferred

* Experience using procurement software such as SAP

Skills and Knowledge:

* Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in aerospace/manufacturing environment

* Ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle bidding process and analyze all bid results

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools

* Problem solving

* Familiarity with production planning and demand forecasting

Job Tags

Long term contract, Part time, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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