Buyer

Belcan Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Health Benefits

401k

On the job training / cross-training

Life Insurance, disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance for family —;

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in North Hollywood, CA is seeking a Buyer to ensure the best quality, service, and value through bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. You will identify manufacturing needs, select suppliers, issue purchase orders, and coordinate delivery to meet production schedules.

The role emphasizes cost-effective procurement, data analysis, and effective communication with internal teams and vendors. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; CPM is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• CPM certification preferred.
• Knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts and general business operations.
• General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods.
• Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (EDI/MRP).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Identifies manufacturing needs, identifies and selects suppliers, initiates purchase orders, and arranges for delivery.
• Provides parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexity.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Financial interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

CPM certification

Tools

EDI

MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Buyer
Pay Rate: $40 - $45/hr.
Location: North Hollywood, CA
Area Code: 213
ZIP Code: 91605
Start Date: Right Away
Shift: 1st shift - 7am- 3:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Keywords: #Buyerjobs; #ProductionPlanning #Aerospace

Benefits

• Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• On the job training / cross-training
• Life Insurance, disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for family members available.
• Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
• Scheduled performance reviews
• Referral program

Position Summary: Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing needs, identifies and selects suppliers, initiates purchase orders, and arranges for delivery. Provides parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexity.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
2. May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs.
3. Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) preferred.
4. Knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts and general business operations.
5. General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
6. Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods.
7. Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).
8. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
9. Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions.
10. Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments and determine priority and order of assignments.
11. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.
12. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
13. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
14. Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain the best price and terms. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.