Buyer

MillenniumSoft Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc in San Jose, CA is seeking a Buyer for a 7+ month contract. The role focuses on coordinating raw material supply, reviewing MRP output, and generating material orders to support production needs.

You will create and review purchase requisitions, communicate with suppliers, and ensure accurate data in the system to support procurement and inventory goals. Strong knowledge of MRP, SAP, and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a related field with a minimum of two years experience.
• Working knowledge of MRP and SAP or equivalent ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates or is advised of Raw Material supply volumes used for Purchase Order creation.
• Reviews MRP output for consistency with product build requirements and inventory policies.
• Creates or reviews Purchase Requisitions and generates material orders for intercompany and external suppliers.
• Provides current material status to Production Control/Manufacturing Teams as needed.
• Manages data to ensure supplier performance is correctly reflected in the system.
• Dispositions and/or ensures return of defective material to suppliers.
• Interfaces with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Sourcing Teams on materials issues and strategies.

Skills

MRP knowledge

SAP

Written & oral communication

PC skills

Statistics knowledge

Education

BS Degree in related field

Tools

ERP system (MRP/SAP)

Job description

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a related field with a minimum of two years experience Working knowledge of MRP and SAP or equivalent ERP system
• ISM and/or APICS Certification desired Basic knowledge of processes associated with the production items to be supported Understands basic manufacturing concepts PC skills Application of basic statistics Excellent written and oral communications skills Understands basic quality concepts Understands company ethics and proprietary information requirements.

Position

Buyer

Location

San Jose, CA

Duration

07+ Months Contract

Start Time

8:00 AM

End Time

5:00 PM

Total Hours/week

40.00

Pay Rate

20 -25$/hr

Qualifications

• BS Degree in a related field with a minimum of two years experience Working knowledge of MRP and SAP or equivalent ERP system
• ISM and/or APICS Certification desired Basic knowledge of processes associated with the production items to be supported Understands basic manufacturing concepts PC skills Application of basic statistics Excellent written and oral communications skills Understands basic quality concepts Understands company ethics and proprietary information requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates or is advised of Raw Material supply volumes used for Purchase Order creation. Reviews MRP output for consistency with product build requirements, current inventory policies and contractual agreements.
• Creates or reviews Purchase Requisitions and generates material orders for intercompany and external suppliers to support MRP output and plant purchase requisition requirements. Communicates order releases to suppliers.
• Acquires and provides current material status to Production Control/Manufacturing Teams on an as needed basis. Keeps management informed of material issues and need date exceptions which may cause missed shipments.
• Actions Engineering Change Requests and establishes effective dates.
• Manages the disposition of excess and obsolete raw materials per policy
• Maintains accurate system data to ensure supplier performance is correctly reflected in the system
• Responsible for system master data that drives effective purchasing, such as lot sizes and minimum order quantities.
• Develops Requests for Engineering Evaluation and Engineering Deviation Authorization documentation as required to achieve Materials and Quality objectives.
• Dispositions and/or ensures return of defective material to suppliers
• Insures that purchasing data is up to date and correct in the system.
• Manages raw materials for GPDS new products once assigned on a Bill of Material.
• Investigates and recommends implementation of appropriate advanced materials strategies such as Point of Use, Kanban, VMI, etc. Nature and Scope The position is accountable for ensuring material availability, and the achievement of business value and inventory targets. The position works in a team environment to manage tactical procurement activities with a broad supply base. The position interfaces with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Sourcing Teams on materials issues and strategies.