Buyer

Motive Companies, LLC; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Motive Companies, LLC in California is seeking a Buyer to support material procurement for dynamic projects. You will solicit supplier quotes, generate POs, monitor lead times, and coordinate with sales to align demand planning with run rates.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of purchasing experience, proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with ERP systems such as MS Dynamics. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with commercial purchasing activities and supply chain logistics.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, and ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

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

Procurement

Supply chain coordination

Vendor relations

Forecasting support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Dynamics

Excel (Pivot charts)

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 MS Dynamics.

Experience:

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