Buyer

SIFCO Industries Inc.; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with generous match

Job summary

SIFCO Industries Inc. is seeking a skilled Buyer in Orange, CA to manage day-to-day purchasing of raw materials and hardware to support production demand. You will identify priorities, coordinate with the Director of Operations, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining cost efficiencies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, SAP experience, and strong Excel capabilities. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting with understanding of business flow and operations.
• Strong Excel skills and data extraction for reports.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and hardware to meet production demand.
• Collaborate with QA and ENG on flow-down instructions and specifications.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs and supplier terms to protect PO due dates.
• Maintain inventory control and monitor stock levels with vendors.
• Prepare and analyze specifications and bids; manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Written & verbal communication

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Deadline oriented

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related area

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Orange - QAF - Orange, CA 92867, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $54,500.00 - $85,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Supply Chain, SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Buyer handles the day-to-day responsibilities that support the purchasing of all raw materials and hardware to meet production demand and other departments. The Buyer’s duties are broad-based, requiring an ability to identify priorities and make adjustments and decisions where necessary, and perform the role in a positive, confident, cohesive manner and in coordination with Director of Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and follows all procedures and work instructions associated with Purchasing functions in compliance with company policies.
• Directly responsible for the requirements and purchase orders of all raw materials and hardware to support our sales order backlog.
• Strong negotiation skills with pricing, MOQs, etc.
• Required to collaborate with QA and ENG team about flow down instructions, specifications, requirements, ASL, etc.
• Ability to be assertive and firm with suppliers to protect PO due dates.
• Responsible for inventory control which includes ownership of all raw materials and hardware.
• Monitors inventory level and timeliness of materials and goods supplied and follow up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; communicate status of orders with internal customers to ensure that their needs are met. Manage inventory levels, stock checks, ABC inventory analysis.
• Assist Receiving and Accounting in reconciling order receipts and invoices.
• Run Daily Milestones, Raw Material Reports and Open Order Reports that pertain to Purchase Orders and requirements.
• Perform PO Contract Reviews in production que.
• Play a backup role in planning, OSP and MRO.
• Assist with expediting orders both internally and externally.
• May assist in production planning related functions as required.
• In accordance and adherence with company policy, promotes safety by always working in a safe manner.
• Support outside services and other functional areas as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience
• Experience in a manufacturing setting with an understanding of business flow and operations.
• Comfortable with technology and utilization of personal computers.
• ERP experience strongly desired.
• Strong Excel skills are mandatory. Comfortable with data extraction, generating custom reports, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively and positively with other employees, management, and external professionals.
• Strong problem recognition and problem-solving skills are a must, as is self-motivation, assertiveness, and a positive attitude.
• Skill in preparing and analyzing specifications and bids.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work independently and to effectively manage projects, including coordination of work and working with other departments, through to completion.
• Must be detail orientated and able to provide accurate data and information.
• Able to deal effectively with deadlines and reprioritize work when necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related area preferred.
• Three years of experience in purchasing, supply chain or closely related field.
• Working knowledge of SAP required.
• Aerospace or Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and deadline oriented
• Well organize and flexible to changes in schedules
• Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Company Culture & Values

We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential. We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion.

Benefits

SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

Application Assistance

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