Buyer I

Harvest Technical Services, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Technical Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, Southern California, seeks a Buyer/Expeditor to handle procurement activities on-site and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or four years in a related field) and experience with contracts, POs, and supplier negotiations. Strong organization and communication skills are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years relevant experience; or 4 years in related field.
• Experience drafting contracts and POs, including Blanket and Master Contracts.
• Knowledge of public purchasing policies and basic negotiation practices.

Responsibilities

• Expedite deliveries by reviewing PO receipt reports and contacting vendors.
• Process non-bid purchases and issue purchase orders.
• Investigate and correct purchasing and invoicing discrepancies.
• Maintain purchase order files and records.
• Monitor PO ETAs and coordinate timely delivery; resolve exceptions.

Skills

Expediting

Vendor liaison

PO management

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

4 years in related field

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Onsite: Los Angeles

JOB DUTIES

• Performs a range of expediting responsibilities such as reviewing purchase order expected receipt reports to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies; interfaces with vendors on past due deliveries and provides information to internal customers related to delivery dates and back orders; collects, inputs, maintains and reports purchase information, including revised delivery dates, using an automated procurement and financial system and other software applications.
• Processes non-bid purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, non-professional, and minor construction services, in accordance with specifications and scopes of work to support operations. Contacts suppliers, negotiates pricing and terms and conditions, and issues purchase orders.
• Investigates and corrects purchasing and invoicing discrepancies within the automated procurement and financial system.
• Maintains and/or assists in the maintenance of purchase order files and records.
• Performs other related Buyer job duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years relevant experience; or four years in an applicable classification in a related field.

Required Knowledge of:

• Public purchasing policies and procedures; basic negotiation practices; and current office technology and equipment.

Required Skills and Abilities to:

• Experience in the following:
• Draft and execute contracts, including standard POs, Blanket Agreements and Master Contracts, for materials, supplies, equipment, and services, including public works projects
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions
• Source materials, supplies, and equipment for warehouse inventory replenishment per specifications
• Verify completeness and maintain contract documents and records for audit compliance
• Monitor purchase order ETAs, coordinate timely delivery, expedite, and resolve exceptions
• Analyze bid documents for accuracy, clarity, and completeness
• Create and maintain records throughout the bid process for audit review
• Personable, Team Player, Flexible, Multitask and handles pressure well.
• Detail-oriented, Organized, Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills a must.
• Local Candidates (Southern California)

The hiring range for this position is $43.00 - $45.00 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or

expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class

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