Buyer

GILLIG; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Premium benefits

Job summary

GILLIG in Livermore, CA is seeking a driven Supply Chain Buyer to plan, negotiate, and purchase components for our manufacturing facility. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Sales and Warehouse to ensure timely, cost-effective material flow.

A BA/BS or equivalent is required with 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain; experience with inventory contracts is preferred. Start time is 6:00 AM; occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years experience in purchasing or supply chain.
• Experience with Supplier Managed Inventory Contracts.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis.
• Manufacturing environment knowledge highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and place purchase orders with appropriate lead times.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and be the primary contact for supplier issues.
• Expedite and resolve supply chain issues to prevent production delays.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and technologies.
• Support continuous improvement of quality, service and total cost.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Manufacturing environment knowledge

Lean principles

Education

BA/BS or equivalent work experience

Tools

Syteline MRP system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you looking for a stable company in an industry that supports critical US Infrastructure? Do you want to make a difference every day and join an amazing team of Procurement Professionals that take pride in what we do? Then GILLIG might be the place for you.

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Supply Chain Professional with a background in manufacturing or related field. Our Buyers are responsible for planning, negotiating, and purchasing components in support of our manufacturing facility in Livermore, California. The ideal candidate would consistently:

• Be a team player that excels in maximizing Supplier Performance
• Expertly manage competing priorities
• Identify and lead initiatives to reduce cost and increase service
• Access risk and proactively resolve potential issues with continuity of supply
• Work closely with multiple departments, including Engineering, Quality Assurance,Production, Sales and Warehouse to optimize GILLIG’s Supply Chain and ensure production material is stocked as required
• Plan and place purchase orders, with appropriate Lead Time for assigned commodities
• Expedite and resolve issues
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate new suppliers and technologies
• Improve operational efficiency in the supply chain
• Manage supplier relationships and be the point of contact for all supplier issues
• Investigate, determine root cause, and resolve for inventory and invoicing discrepancies
• Ensure the continuous improvement of quality, service and total cost in support of our business goals
• Performs other duties as required

Through individual contributions, established procedures and cross functional influencing, GILLIG’s Buyers ensure all materials, services, and supplies are available as required to support GILLIG Production.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years previous experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
• Experience with Supplier Managed Inventory Contracts
• Strong problem-solving skills, organization skills, and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to create, analyze and make decisions based off large amounts of data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Knowledge of lean principles is preferred
• Proficient in use of Syteline MRP system a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Assignments are complex and broad in scope requiring outstanding creativity, superior initiative, judgment, and leadership
• Occasional overtime is required
• Regularly required to sit, stand and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
• Working environment includes office settings, manufacturing floor, and warehouse
• Start time: 6:00 AM

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$80,000 - $110,000/annual salary + bonus + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.