Buyer

Polycorp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress/environment

Full competitive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

A local manufacturer seeks a Buyer (Logistics) to manage raw materials and optimize purchasing. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in procurement, particularly within logistics. The Buyer will analyze inventory levels, negotiate with suppliers, and report to the VP, Supply Chain. A competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility are included. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 annually, emphasizing the company's commitment to quality and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing role, preferably in logistics.
• Experience with procurement of metal, rubber, and resin is a plus.
• Strong ability to analyze inventory levels and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate incoming raw materials and MRO items.
• Analyze inventory levels to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers for better contracts.
• Establish delivery schedules and monitor supplier progress.
• Generate daily and monthly reports for the VP of Supply Chain.

Skills

Logistics experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Education

Supply Chain Diploma/Degree

Job description

Job Title: Buyer (Logistics)
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: VP, Supply Chain
Location: San Jose, CA (On-Site)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Company Overview

Come join our team today! Polycorp is a local manufacturer in San Jose, CA, specializing in designing and manufacturing engineered elastomeric solutions (rubber) for energy and aerospace industries. Joining the team means you will come alongside a tenured and experienced team to help enhance our purchasing on site, and be an integral part of our company goal: to protect people, processes and the planet – with precision and purpose.

Position Summary

The Buyer manages and coordinates incoming raw materials and MRO (maintenance, repair and operating supply) items, as well as analyzes inventory levels and market trends to ensure Polycorp obtains consistent quality at an economical price. Actively works to drive significant cost reductions from existing Suppliers and new Suppliers. Works within the company’s goals and objectives of quality, cost and delivery. This position will be heavily focused on logistics buying.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by the company
• Assess requirements and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.
• Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
• Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Involved in business unit to resolve quality, commercial or servicing issues with suppliers. SNC Log
• Ongoing negotiations with suppliers to ensure servicing incentives are identified.
• Identify strategic suppliers and purchasing initiatives as part of our continuous improvement program.
• Outsourcing projects which include breaking down components to establish target costs, processing RFQ’s, request for proposals and sourcing new suppliers.
• Oversee that current SDS are on hand for all raw materials being used in the plant
• Maintain supplier files consisting of contract requirements and agreements, and correspondence between Polycorp and the supplier
• Review raw material inventories daily and initiate purchase orders to optimize inventory levels and maintain them at levels within budget for all categories across the Purchasing portfolio.
• Develop in depth knowledge of several industries, their capabilities and products to effectively negotiate price and supply
• Develop and maintain suppliers who will provide the proper quality product at the required time for the most economical price
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports to the VP of Supply Chain as it pertains to all Purchasing, Sourcing and Cost savings activity
• Maintain database for suppliers in MRP system

Job Types

Full-time, Exempt

Benefits

• Casual dress/environment
• Full competitive benefits package
• Bonus eligibility

Schedule

• Monday to Friday core hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Education & Experience

• Supply Chain Diploma/Degree
• Purchasing: 3-5 years in a similar role
• PREFERABLE experience in Logistics!
• Experience procuring metal/rubber and resin would be a plus.

Salary range for this role is $75-90k annually.

EEO Statement

Polycorp U.S., LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. Polycorp makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Polycorp participates in E-Verify

Polycorp will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.