Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Irvine, CA 92618
Duration: RPO Direct Hire
Salary Range $75K - $80K
Onsite 100% - 7am - 3:30pm
A degree is needed and the candidates need to have some buying experience at least 2-3 years
May be able to offer relocation assistance
US or Green Card Holder

Position Summary
The Buyer is responsible for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment and services necessary to support production and plant operations as economically and efficiently as possible.
Job Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner and ensuring accurate information is included in the purchase order.
• Responsible for commodity delivery and quality performance, including obtaining accurate delivery information from suppliers.
• Direct solicitation from suppliers using a formal inquiry format, incorporating all necessary information required for seller s quotations.
• Evaluate quotations received from prospective suppliers and make a decision regarding award of purchase order.
• Negotiate with selected suppliers to obtain the lowest unit cost.
• Implement formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase order, encompassing all corporate and government requirements.
• Establish contractual obligations for any changes affecting the original definitive contract and to insure compliance to protect Client Client from government claims for defective pricing or fraud.
• Identify problem areas and initiate corrective action and establish problem resolution dates.
• Maintain compliance with all corporate and divisional procurement policies and procedures as contained within the corporate Standard Practice Letters and Procurement Manual Instructions.
• Provide regular and periodic reporting in areas of responsibility as directed by management.

• Bachelor degree required; major in Business or Engineering preferred
  Minimum 2 years experience as a Buyer/Expeditor or Material Planner
• SAP experience desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
  Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.