Buyer

Description

Job Title: Buyer

Lo ca tion: Va caville,CA95688(Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Rate details: $35/hr on W2

Job Summary:

Proactively manage the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirement Plan ca n be realized. Ensure relevant Procurement Master Data is available and maintained in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) ca n be ca lculated reliably and the PO creation process ca n be as effective as possible.

Support the ca tegory manager and strategic buyers to implement their supply strategies. Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries


Key Responsibilities

Procurement & SAP Data : Maintain and audit purchasing records, purchase orders, and supplier data in SAP.


Data & Analytics: Function as an embedded analyst-pull and manipulate raw procurement data to create actionable reports.


Vendor Management : Handle supplier complaints and resolve invoice, delivery, or fulfillment issues.


Operations: Manage day-to-day purchasing workflows independently with minimal supervision.


Requirements

Experience : 5+ years in operational procurement or supply chain, or a combination with a degree in data analysis.


Techni ca l : Proficient in SAP and advanced data manipulation (Excel/BI tools).


Skills : Strong problem-solver, self-directed, and detail-oriented. Able to communi ca te efficiently and patiently with vendors.


Duties:

1. Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or ca tegory managers
2. Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Ca tegory managers and Site Strategic Buyers
3. Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date
4. Manage all Level 2 vendor es ca lations, including but not limited to:
5. Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don't meet our MRP and production needs
6. MRP driven delivery date "Push Out" or "Pull In"
7. Late or missing PO confirmations
8. Pricing Discrepancies
9. Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries
10. Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues
11. Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)
12. Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors
13. Manage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)
14. Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and supplier
15. Lead competitive bid process (per appli ca ble policy) and/or execute RFx market interventions
16. Lead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplier
17. Train new joiners and junior colleagues
18. Supervise more junior colleagues in the team

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Edu ca tion:

Associates or Bachelor (Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain)