Buyer

Smartsearchonline; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsearchonline in United States is seeking a Buyer to assist with procuring materials for dynamic projects and to support multiple internal departments in the supply chain. You will solicit price quotes, generate POs, monitor lead times and inventory, and coordinate with sales to align demand planning and run rates.

Strong Excel and ERP experience are preferred. This role emphasizes vendor relationships, inventory optimization across locations, and proactive communication to avoid supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and PivotCharts.
• ERP systems experience, familiarity with SAGE or MS Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Solicits price quotes from suppliers.
• Generates POs.
• Monitors lead times, material availability, and WIP status across the supply chain. Informs key stakeholders of status and potential issues.
• Coordinates with sales teams to fold sales trends and forecasts into demand planning and product run rates.
• Suggests inventory adjustments based on changes in demand, market trends, or supply variability.
• Manages inventory across multiple storage locations.
• Builds and maintains relationships with new and existing third-party vendors.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory management

Demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SAGE

MS Dynamics

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

The Buyer is responsible for assisting with the procurement of material to be used for dynamic custom projects. They work closely with multiple internal departments in the support of supply chain activities.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Solicits price quotes from suppliers.
• Generates POs.
• Monitors lead times, material availability, and WIP status across the supply chain. Informs key stakeholders of status and potential issues.
• Coordinates with sales teams to fold sales trends and forecasts into demand planning and product run rates.
• Suggests inventory adjustments based on changes in demand, market trends, or supply variability.
• Manages inventory across multiple storage locations.
• Builds and maintains relationships with new and existing third-party vendors.
• All other duties as required.

Education/ Training:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly including Excel and the use of pivot charts.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, familiarity with SAGE or MS Dynamics.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience with commercial purchasing activities, facilitating supply chain logistics, and a thorough understanding of supply chain systems.