Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

Buyer Position
Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer. Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in San Diego, CA and reports to the Supply Chain Director.
The Buyer verifies requisitions, prepares and negotiates POs, and partners with Engineering/Quality to source approved or equivalent materials. Manages suppliers and commodities for composites, calculate EOQ, maintain accurate ERP lead times, and expedites deliveries to meet production schedules. Purchasing & Procurement Operations

obtaining approval from engineering or quality.
monitoring and expediting orders.
Maintains accurate lead times in the ERP system consistent with supplier performance and operational needs.
Expedites delivery of goods to users as needed to support production schedules.
Demonstrates understanding of the supply base and commodities required for composite manufacturing.
Inventory Planning & Material Control

Ability to calculate Economic Order Quantities (EOQ) based on material cost, lead time, and usage.
Manages items with expiration dates to reduce overall scrap and material waste.
Analyzes data in the ERP system to validate demand and procure materials according to established ABC policies.
Ensures accuracy and consistency of procurement and inventory data within the ERP system.
Supports operational efficiency through proactive planning, data analysis, and continuous process improvement.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent of 10 years of buying experience.
Purchasing certificate or APICs certification a plus.
Previous SAP experience a plus.
100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental

• Annual Bonus
• Employee Stocks Option Program
• 8 paid Holidays
• 2,500 tuition reimbursement

Why Rock West Composites:
At Rock West Composites, our people are critical to our success and this role has a direct impact on shaping that experience.
As a Buyer, you'll manage procurement activities, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure the timely and cost-effective purchasing of materials and supplies. You'll work closely with vendors, production teams, and internal departments to support operational demands, maintain accurate inventory levels, and contribute to efficient, organized, and compliant purchasing processes.
Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, or any other basis protected by law. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.
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