Buyer

AppleOn; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Northridge (Los Angeles area) seeks an experienced Buyer to own procurement activity for assigned customer accounts. You will coordinate with Program Management, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Production to ensure material flow aligns with schedules and delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP competitiveness, cost reduction, and proactive shortage resolution. A background in electronics components and strong Excel skills are required for success.

Qualifications

• Manage purchasing activity for assigned customer accounts and support customer delivery commitments.
• Source electronic components, issue purchase orders, manage supplier follow-up, and align material availability with production needs.
• Monitor MRP demand, open purchase orders, shortages, lead times, and Last Part In status to support manufacturing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electronic components and related materials according to customer Bills of Materials, production schedules, and committed ship dates.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in Epicor ERP, ensuring accuracy of part numbers, revisions, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Review MRP demand, monitor open purchase order backlog, confirm supplier acknowledgements, and expedite or de-expedite materials as needed.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers, distributors, and franchised vendors.
• Partner with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, Stockroom, and Document Control to support material flow and on-time delivery.
• Proactively resolve electronic component shortages, manage Last Part In tracking, identify alternate sources, and support cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP/MRP

Supplier coordination

Negotiation

Excel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Job Summary

A direct hire Buyer opportunity is available in Northridge for an experienced purchasing professional with a strong background in electronics manufacturing, electronic components, ERP/MRP systems, and supplier coordination. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Buyer who enjoys owning procurement activity for assigned customer accounts while working closely with Program Management, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, Stockroom, and Production. The Buyer will play a key role in keeping materials, purchase orders, and supplier commitments aligned with production schedules and customer delivery expectations. This is a highly visible position supporting customer-focused teams and high-priority accounts in a quality-driven manufacturing environment. Candidates who thrive in collaborative teams, communicate clearly, negotiate effectively, and take pride in solving material availability challenges will be well positioned for success. This opportunity offers a stable, professional environment where cross-functional teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction are valued. The role provides strong exposure to program operations, supply chain strategy, supplier management, and production planning, making it a great fit for a Buyer looking to grow within a manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electronic components and related materials according to customer Bills of Materials, production schedules, and committed ship dates.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in Epicor ERP, ensuring accuracy of part numbers, revisions, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Review MRP demand, monitor open purchase order backlog, confirm supplier acknowledgements, and expedite or de-expedite materials as needed.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers, distributors, and franchised vendors.
• Partner with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, Stockroom, and Document Control to support material flow and on-time delivery.
• Proactively resolve electronic component shortages, manage Last Part In tracking, identify alternate sources, and support cost-reduction opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $90,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage purchasing activity for assigned customer accounts and support customer delivery commitments.
• Source electronic components, issue purchase orders, manage supplier follow-up, and align material availability with production needs.
• Monitor MRP demand, open purchase orders, shortages, lead times, and Last Part In status to support manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve material, quality, delivery, and documentation issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as an electronics buyer, purchasing agent, procurement specialist, or similar role.
• Experience purchasing electronic components and related materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience using ERP/MRP systems required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated negotiation, sourcing, supplier management, and purchase order management skills.
• Ability to read and work from Bills of Materials, part numbers, revisions, lead times, and production planning requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear purchasing updates to customers, suppliers, Project Managers, Planners, and cross‑functional teams.
• High attention to detail, strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a production‑driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Epicor ERP experience is highly preferred.
• Contract manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting customer‑focused teams or high‑profile customer accounts.
• Familiarity with approved vendor lists, supplier performance tracking, end‑of‑life buys, last‑time buys, alternate sourcing, and component shortage resolution.
• Experience working in a quality‑driven environment such as AS9100D, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar regulated manufacturing settings.

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