Buyer I

McCrometer, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

McCrometer, Inc. in Hemet, CA is seeking a Buyer I who will issue purchase orders, process requisitions, and help manage spend under the Purchasing Manager.

You will develop cost reduction projects, negotiate terms with suppliers, and build strong supplier relationships while maintaining procurement records. Some travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; a 3–5 year procurement background preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Experience with Total Cost of Ownership and a focus on savings.

Responsibilities

• Creating complete and accurate purchase orders from requisitions and for material replenishment.
• Confer with vendors for price, availability, and delivery schedules.
• 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 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 reviewing reports to identify needs and opportunities.

Skills

Total Cost of Ownership

Negotiation

Data analysis

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Oracle

Excel

Job description

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)

Typical Day

• 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.

US ONLY

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

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

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