Buyer

SPECTRAFORCE; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECTRAFORCE is seeking a Buyer / Material Planner for a 12-month assignment in Vacaville, CA. This role blends procurement with analytics, acting as the external-facing procurement specialist to optimize supplier performance and material readiness for production.

You will convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase orders, manage suppliers, build dashboards in Power BI, and monitor inventory and risk. Collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance is required to ensure timely

Qualifications

• ERP experience with Oracle or NetSuite (preferred over SAP).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI for analytics and dashboards.
• Procurement background as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Buyer operations: convert MRP/MPS into purchase orders and manage suppliers.
• Supplier management: single point of contact for vendors, expediting orders, resolving issues.
• Analytics & dashboards: design and maintain dashboards to track on-time delivery and inventory.
• Inventory & risk: monitor levels and execute corrective actions for shortages or excess.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance.

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Position Title: Buyer / Material Planner

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% Fully Site-Based

Position Summary:

This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives at the intersection of procurement and analytics. While titled as an MRP Planner, this position functions primarily as an external-facing Buyer/Procurement Specialist rather than an internal scheduler. You will focus heavily on supplier management, procurement execution, and leveraging modern software tools to optimize our supply chain.

Site-Based Work: This is a fully site based role in Vacaville, CA. Working together in person supports the close, real time collaboration and technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement & Buyer Operations: Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Manage external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Supplier Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, resolving supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance.
• Analytics & Dashboarding: Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics. Design, build, and maintain performance dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.
• Inventory & Risk Management: Monitor inventory levels proactively to identify potential shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks, implementing swift corrective action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI).

Qualification & Experience:

Must-Haves:

• ERP Experience: Proven hands-on experience using ERP systems. Oracle or NetSuite experience is highly preferred (over SAP).

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI with a genuine passion for analytics, data interpretation, and creating functional dashboards.
• A natural curiosity for exploring and mastering new software tools.

Procurement Background:

• Prior experience as a Junior Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist focusing on supplier-facing management rather than purely internal planning.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience using Fabriq or similar supply chain collaboration platforms.
• Experience in a highly regulated Biotech/FDA-regulated environment (though any manufacturing industry experience is highly valued).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience.

Additional Information (If Applicable):

• Interview Process To help you prepare, our streamlined interview process consists of:
• First Round: A virtual panel interview with your prospective team members and peers.
• Second Round: A virtual interview with the hiring manager.
• For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices,

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.