Buyer

Operational Buyer III Location- 1000 New Horizons Way Vacaville California 95688 Contract Duration:6+ Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion) Pay Rate:$37/hr (W2) Based on Experience Benefits:Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Working Model- Onsite Key Responsibilities: Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers. 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. Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers 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 Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to: Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needs MRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In” Late or missing PO confirmations Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost, Recovery, Replacements) Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to go onboard and approve new raw materials and supplier Lead competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute RFx market interventions Lead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplier Train new joiners and junior colleagues Supervise more junior colleagues in the team Perform other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: Experience: 5+ years in operational procurement or supply chain, or a combination with a degree in data analysis. Technical: Proficient in SAP and advanced data manipulation (Excel/BI tools). Skills: Strong problem-solver, self-directed, and detail-oriented. Able to communicate efficiently and patiently with vendors.

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