Buyer - Purchase Order Requisition (Senior Level)

Buyer - Purchase Order Requisition (Senior Level)

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Buyer - Purchase Order Requisition (Senior Level) with a multinational science and technology company in San Jose, CA. This is a 6-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $42.60/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

The Senior Buyer role requires minimum of 5 years' experience in purchasing field, with strong knowledge of international procurement & shipping (total cost model). This position requires outstanding organizational, interpersonal, communication and follow-through skills, with proven ability to work independently. While managing Kanban ordering process, this is also a broad-based role incorporating supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, inventory management, new product introduction, and general problem solving. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Manufacturing team, located in San Jose and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support complex Electro/Mechanical supply chain and inventory management system
• Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs
• Identify and execute of inventory reduction / cost reduction projects
• Be a champion for material processes.
• Promote problem solving around On Time Delivery misses daily, work to implement effective countermeasures, negotiate with Suppliers, and provide feedback to affected parties on delivery challenges.

Must Have:

• Experience working with an ERP (Oracle preferred but any other ERPs work as well)
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Be able to use computer - Microsoft Outlook
• KANBAN planning experience is a plus (not a MUST)

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 5+ years' experience Purchasing and working with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e., KANBAN, MRP, Oracle or similar inventory system, plus Advanced skills in Microsoft Products).
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication across teams and upwards through the organization.
• Proven track record to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io #PTPJobs