Senior Buyer

Company: AppleOne Employment Services
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Senior Buyer needed in Oxnard. This role works M-T from 6AM to 4:30PM with every Friday off!!

SUMMARY
Buyer manages procurement of goods and services to support production and leads New Product Introduction (NPI). This position performs purchasing function by assigned commodity, in addition to requisitions, Request for quote/proposal, analysis of bids, and preparation of purchase orders. Work requires effective communications with suppliers and internal customers. Work is performed under minimal supervision of Purchasing Supervisor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
--- Manage assigned complex commodities by executing MRP action messages timely
--- Prepares and distribute RFQ and manages the award to qualified, responsible, and responsive sources of supply
--- Establishes source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing and evaluates quotations received from prospective suppliers
--- Negotiates best terms, (price, delivery, terms of sale) in accordance with objectives, policies, and procedures
--- Implements formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements
--- Manage Supplier performance to contract, e.g. On Time Delivery, Non-conforming goods, etc.
--- Monitor, report, and manage metrics e.g. spend analysis, inventory turns, PPV, etc. for or assigned commodity
--- Continually assess market conditions to identify, recommend, and carry out supply chain management strategy
--- Lead initiatives in cost reduction, quality improvement, and lead time reductions
--- Collaborate and support other departments needing SC's support, e.g. Quality- audit, NC/RTV communication to suppliers, Engineer- NPI, ECO/ERD communication to suppliers, Accounting- Invoice discrepancies, etc.
--- Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)
--- Ensures compliance to government laws, regulations and procurement policies and procedures Identifies problem areas, initiates corrective action and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely manner
--- Other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university + min of 3 years actual buying experience in manufacturing environment; or seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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