Buyer I

McCrometer, Inc.; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite in Hemet, CA

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

McCrometer, Inc., a Veralto company, is seeking a Buyer I to join our Hemet, CA procurement team. You will issue purchase orders, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager.

This on-site role emphasizes cost reduction through sourcing, supplier qualification, and effective spend management, with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership. The position offers a 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) based in Hemet, CA, with up to 5% travel, competitive salary,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Experience of 3–5 years in Procurement is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership and savings focus.
• Proficiency with PC and MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel).
• Experience with MRP, Oracle or ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create complete and accurate purchase orders from requisitions and for material replenishment.
• Negotiate terms with vendors, review price quotes, and schedule deliveries.
• Evaluate supplier performance and verify claims for quality/materials.
• Expedite deliveries as needed to meet requirements.
• Develop and manage cost reduction projects and supplier relationships.
• Maintain procurement records and analyze reports to identify needs.

Skills

Total Cost of Ownership

Negotiation

MS Excel

MS Word/Outlook

Data analysis

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP

Oracle/ERP systems

MS Excel (formulas and charts)

Job description

• Building your procurement career on a high-performing supply chain team, ensuring streamlined and efficient acquisition of goods and services.
• Playing a role in cost-saving initiatives by processing purchase orders, negotiating terms, and evaluating suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Thriving in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement support supplier optimization.

Imagine yourself...

• Building your procurement career on a high-performing supply chain team, ensuring streamlined and efficient acquisition of goods and services.
• Playing a role in cost-saving initiatives by processing purchase orders, negotiating terms, and evaluating suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Thriving in a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement support supplier optimization.

At McCrometer, a Veralto company, we are global leaders in flow instrumentation—designing, developing, and manufacturing world-class flow measurement equipment. Our products have a far-reaching impact, from the oil and gas industry to agriculture, water systems management, and industrial processes. By joining McCrometer, you become part of a dynamic, innovative team making an everyday impact on the world's vital resources.

Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we're working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment.

About The Role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer I will perform a variety of activities related to the procurement of goods and services, including issuing purchase orders and processing internal requisitions. This role contributes to McCrometer's savings commitments by developing and managing cost reduction projects and activities under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager, optimizing spend by negotiating terms, conditions, and additional value, and identifying potential business partners through sourcing and supplier qualification.

This position is part of the Procurement Department, located in Hemet, CA.

We offer:

• An onsite work schedule based in Hemet, CA (1st Shift), from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with up to 5% travel as needed.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Health benefits
• 401(k)

In this role, a typical day will look like

• Creating complete and accurate purchase orders from requisitions and for material replenishment.
• Conferring with vendors for product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Reviewing and approving claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials or equipment.
• Expediting delivery of goods to users as required.
• Evaluating price quotes and awarding business to suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Developing cost reduction projects and managing them to timely completion.
• Establishing and maintaining beneficial supplier relationships.
• Maintaining procurement files and records, and reviewing reports to identify needs and opportunities.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent of 3 to 5 years of work experience in Procurement, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership and a strong focus on savings.
• Proficiency with PC, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel (basic formulas and charts).
• Experience with MRP, Oracle, or ERP systems and data analysis skills a plus.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Work environment

The Buyer I will work in an indoor, work or home office environment with good ventilation, adequate lighting, and moderate noise levels consistent with a manufacturing environment.

McCrometer is proud to be part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources—and building rewarding careers along the way.

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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