5035 CW Buyer

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,508 - 44,772; Part time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Irvine, California seeks an entry-level Buyer to manage procurement activities. This role involves obtaining materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the best quality and price. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in procurement. Familiarity with procurement software and strong communication skills are essential. The position is temporary with an hourly pay ranging from $25.05 to $32.50.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer in procurement-related roles (0-2 years w/ Masters, 2-3 years w/ Bachelors).
• Solid understanding of procurement principles and supplier management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain materials, parts, equipment, and services.
• Review requisitions and obtain quotations.
• Develop new supply sources.
• Negotiate purchase agreements according to policy guidelines.

Skills

Procurement principles

Supplier management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office Applications

Job description

Summary

Responsible for finding goods and services required by the organization while ensuring the best quality, price, and delivery terms. The primary objective will be to source and buy materials, products, and services in a timely and cost-effective manner, while building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for obtaining materials, parts, equipment, and services.
• Reviews requisitions, obtains quotations, examines bids, and makes awards.
• Develops new supply sources when vendors are inadequate.
• Coordinates buying activities with departments to achieve desired company objective.
• Track the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned commodities to assure best quality at best value (total cost of ownership).
• Track and evaluate vendor reliability and performance.
• Assurestimelypurchases,deliveryandreceiptofcomplexmaterialsandservices
• Ensureslowestoveralltotalcostofcomplexmaterialsandservicesthroughthe developmentandchoice ofqualifiedsuppliers
• Developscomprehensiverequestforquotation/bidprocesstoassurecustomerand companyspecificationsaremet
• Negotiatespurchaseagreementsprovidingcontractualprotectionforthecompany accordingtopolicyguidelines.
• Administers buying, supplier and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (0-2 Years w/ Masters) (2-3 Years w/ Bachelors) as a buyer in in procurement-related roles.
• Solid understanding of procurement principles, practices, and supplier management.
• Proficient in using procurement software and systems, as well as MS Office Applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Required. Master’s Degree preferred

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the VOLT Agency.

Salary: $25.05/Hour - $32.50/Hour

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing