2027 Entry Level Buyer

HTU; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off including vacation and H

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSAs

Career development opportunities

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits and life insurance

Parental leave and adoption benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

HTU in San Diego, CA seeks a Supply Chain professional to manage supplier relationships, forecast demand with vendors, and support contract negotiations. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, cost reduction through TCO analysis, and strong ERP/MS Office skills.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 2.8 GPA, experience with ERP systems, and business English fluency. Certifications in APICS/ISM/ISCEA or Six Sigma are advantageous, with travel as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience with ERP software and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Fluent in Business English, both written and oral.
• Preferred qualifications include a degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• Prior internship or work experience in Supply Chain.
• Supply Chain certification from a professional institution (APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc.).
• Understanding and demonstration of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles; 6-Sigma Blackbelt certification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day and strategic supplier relationships, including purchase order placement, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Communicate demand and forecasts to suppliers and assist in contract preparation and negotiation.
• Evaluate and improve supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, lead-time, and support metrics.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction using cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Participate in commercial negotiations and ensure contract execution and maintenance.
• Support cross-functional teams in supplier development, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with new product introduction, global strategic sourcing, and supplier selection to ensure supply flexibility and consistency.
• Operate in compliance with corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Work within a team structure including Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator/Planner, Supplier Technical Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, reporting to Site Sourcing or Supply Chain Manager.
• May involve domestic and/or international travel to internal production areas and external supplier sites.

Conocimientos

Business English

6-Sigma/Lean principles

Educación

Bachelor's degree (GPA 2.8)

Supply Chain/Business/Engineering degree preferred

Supply Chain certification (APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc.)

Herramientas

ERP software

MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)

Descripción del empleo

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Manage day-to-day and strategic supplier relationships, including purchase order placement, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Communicate demand and forecasts to suppliers and assist in contract preparation and negotiation.
• Evaluate and improve supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, lead-time, and support metrics.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction using cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Participate in commercial negotiations and ensure contract execution and maintenance.
• Support cross-functional teams in supplier development, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with new product introduction, global strategic sourcing, and supplier selection to ensure supply flexibility and consistency.
• Operate in compliance with corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Work within a team structure including Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator/Planner, Supplier Technical Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, reporting to Site Sourcing or Supply Chain Manager.
• May involve domestic and/or international travel to internal production areas and external supplier sites.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience with ERP software and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Fluent in Business English, both written and oral.
• Preferred qualifications include a degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• Prior internship or work experience in Supply Chain.
• Supply Chain certification from a professional institution (APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc.).
• Understanding and demonstration of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles; 6-Sigma Blackbelt certification is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $76,542.00 - $114,814.00, varying by factors such as job level, location, knowledge, skills, performance, and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health lifestyle programs and employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career development opportunities.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits and life insurance.
• Parental leave and adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.