Senior Buyer

Cosasco; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosasco, an industrial product company in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is seeking a Procurement Manager. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring timely fulfillment of production demands, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering and 5–7 years of procurement experience. The position requires excellent communication skills and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in procurement focusing on machined components, forgings, or similar technical commodities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial supply chain standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and LEAN principles.

Responsibilities

• Own an end‑to‑end procurement process including RFQ preparation and supplier selection.
• Manage purchase order delivery and supplier schedule alignment.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost efficiency.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier performance management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Master’s or certifications such as CPSM/CPIM

Tools

Microsoft applications

ERP systems (Epicor preferred)

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Who are we?

Cosasco is an industrial product company providing leading edge integrated corrosion and erosion monitoring systems, including non‑intrusive and intrusive technologies. Since 1950, Cosasco has provided solutions for diverse industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, water treatment, chemical, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, and utilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Own an end‑to‑end procurement process — including RFQ preparation, quote analysis, supplier selection, price and term negotiation, PO placement, and order follow‑up — in accordance with internal procedures and in alignment with system demand (ERP), technical drawings, qualified manufacturer listings (QML/QPL), and applicable customer or regulatory documentation.
• Own end‑to‑end purchase order delivery management, including supplier schedule alignment, expediting, recovery planning, and risk mitigation to ensure on‑time fulfillment of production demand.
• Develop, onboard, and manage supplier performance following processes and leveraging business reviews, scorecards and other tools.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost out at the commodity level.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for logistics, discrepant material resolution, project needs, documentation requirements.
• Support process improvement, daily standups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or certifications such as CPSM/CPIM preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in procurement with focus on machined components, forgings, castings, or similar technical commodities.
• Background in mechanical engineering a plus.
• Strong knowledge of industrial supply chain standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements; knowledge of Oil & Gas industry a plus.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and with ability to work across cultures and time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, ERP systems (Epicor preferred, SAP, Oracle), and LEAN principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Work Conditions And Physical Requirements

• This is an in‑office position, based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must work most hours overlapping production.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Some travel may be required, up to 10%.