Buyer

Motive Energy Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dynamic projects firm in California is seeking a Buyer responsible for procurement of materials for custom projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in commercial purchasing, and strong skills in inventory management and vendor relationships. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems is essential. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with various departments to enhance supply chain activities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Solicits price quotes from suppliers.
• Generates POs and monitors lead times.
• Coordinates with sales teams for demand planning.
• Manages inventory across multiple locations.
• Builds relationships with vendors.

Skills

Soliciting price quotes

Inventory management

Vendor relationship management

Demand planning

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems (SAGE or 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.

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.