Buyer - Days (Harbor 2 - Corp Office)

ROBINSON PHARMA; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical & Dental

Vision discount

401k match

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

Robinson Pharma is seeking a Buyer to join our Santa Ana office. The Buyer will procure raw materials and components, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure timely delivery to support production schedules.

The role emphasizes strong supplier relations, cost savings, and adherence to SOPs and GMPs. Competitive wages plus comprehensive benefits are offered in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of material/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective oral and written communication to support interdepartmental operations.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office usage; exposure to ERP systems.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Safety-minded with adherence to SOPs and GMPs.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity across teams.
• Familiarity with procurement policies and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Procures raw materials/components to meet production dates and target price/quality.
• Maintains supplier communication, benchmarks prices, and develops new sources.
• Manages inventory levels based on demand and lead times.
• Places purchase orders daily and coordinates with multiple departments.
• Negotiates contracts, pricing, payment terms, and cost savings.
• Reviews requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicates purchasing procedures to staff and vendors.
• Establishes blanket agreements for items with special requirements.
• Keeps pricing and ordering records up to date and accurate.
• Generates reports and analyzes data to improve efficiency.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Planning & organization

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Diversity & ethics

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Buyer - Days (Harbor 2 - Corp Office) (Santa Ana, CA)

We are seeking a Buyerto join our team!
The Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw/materials/components, communicates effectively with suppliers to ensure the company obtains the best price and product quality, and that materials are delivered on time.

Responsibilities:

• Procures raw materials/components in a timely manner to ensure delivery prior to scheduled production date, with emphasis on meeting target price, quality, quantity, availability, and delivery dates.


• Maintains open communication with suppliers, obtaining and benchmarking prices, managing development of new suppliers and materials.


• Manages supply levels based on immediate demand, forecasted quantities and material lead times.


• Daily enters and issuance of purchase orders to vendors, daily communication with suppliers to manage on time delivery of open orders and works directly with multiple departments.


• Identifies and negotiates contracts, pricing, payment terms, and cost savings opportunities.


• Analyzes departmental purchases requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.


• Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures and policies to departments, vendors and staff.


• Develops and establishes new sources of raw materials and components to secure the most favorable terms/conditions.


• Establishes blanket purchase agreements with suppliers on items with special requirements and limitations.


• Maintains and updates records on pricing and ordering of materials.


• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations to increase operational efficiencies.


• Assists in Supplier evaluations as needed.


• Follows and adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), Standard Safety Practices, and all company policies/procedures.


• Completes other projects and duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of work experience in material/component procurement/planning in manufacturing environment, prefers the same industry.


• Communication Skills (Oral/Written) - speaks clearly, concisely and accurately in order to ensure effective department operations, as well as good writing/editing/proofing skills.


• Computer Skills - Intermediate to advanced level in MS Office, experience with ERP systems.


• Planning/Organizational Skills - ability to create and use logic, and systematic process to achieve goals, and exceptional time management to prioritize the workload to ensure delivery against tight deadlines.


• Safety Minded - follows/demonstrates awareness of all safety policies/procedures of self and others.


• Teamwork/Cooperation - ability to work well with others in a group and cooperate with others.


• Values Diversity and Ethics - serves with integrity and respect in interacting with different ethnicbackgrounds, cultures, languages and values those differences.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages, starting at $25.00-$30.00/hour, depending on experience.


• Medical & Dental (company pays 75% of employees HMO plans)


• Discounted Vision


• 401k match up to 3% of your annual salary


• Life Insurance


• Paid Holidays


• Vacation Days


• Sick Days

Our Human Resources Team will contact applicants who meet the selection criteria and best match the qualifications for an open position, either by phone or email.

If your skills and experience align with our current hiring needs, we will contact you regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.

PLEASE NOTE: Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Robinson Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment. Robinson Pharma also takes affirmative action to support the employment and advancement of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Robinson Pharma, Inc. may conduct a background check through a third-party vendor as part of the hiring process. Following acceptance of an employment offer, candidates may be required to complete and submit authorization, consent, and release forms for the background investigation. Employment with Robinson Pharma is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, by either the employee or the Company, subject to applicable law.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position

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