Buyer II

Columbus Technologies and Services; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services in Petaluma, CA seeks a Buyer II contractor to handle procurement of services, supplies, and equipment, coordinating with manufacturing, planning and engineering to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases.

This role is fully onsite with US citizenship required, offering a path to direct hire, and a W2 arrangement with full benefits, subject to background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• AS/AA Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline required; B.S. in Business preferred.
• 2 to 5 years' relevant experience.
• Understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR procurement rules, regulations and laws.
• Intermediate proficiency with computerized MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong negotiation skills for materials and services.
• Experience reading and comprehending drawing specification sheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and coordinate purchasing with manufacturing, planning and engineering.
• Process purchase requisitions, change orders, and RFQs to suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and pricing for materials and services; complete RFQ/RFP packages.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of subcontracts; resolve accounting discrepancies with finance.
• Develop new supply sources; manage supplier relationships to reduce costs and ensure on-time delivery.
• Read and interpret technical drawings; apply manufacturing knowledge to procurement.

Skills

Procurement

FAR/DFAR

MRP/ERP

MS Office

Negotiation

Technical drawings

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Problem solving

Education

AS/AA Degree in Business Finance Accounting or related

BS in related discipline preferred

Tools

Oracle

Job description

OVERVIEW

Must be a US Citizen

Fully onsite in Petaluma, CA

Ongoing contract with the potential to transition to direct hire

W2 with full benefits

Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Worker Type: Contractor

Clearance Level: No Clearance

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Buyer II performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to policies and regulations. In this role, one reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions as well as coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. The Buyer processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers.

Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials & services.

• Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
• Manages and develops supplier relationships to reduce costs, improve & maintain quality, and ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials.
• Negotiates terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services. Writes and completes RFQ/RFP package.
• Works with finance to resolve Accounting discrepancies in a timely manner, work on procurement/material projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications. Has technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and demonstrates experience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• AS/AA Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. B.S. Degree in Business, Finance, Accounted or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years' relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR Procurement rules, regulations and laws.
• Demonstrated understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Demonstrated competency in negotiating terms and pricing for materials and services is required.
• Experienced reading and comprehending drawing specification sheets is required.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals preferred (APICS or ISM certification).
• Oracle experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• A customer-service oriented attitude is required and is skilled at multi-tasking.
• Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Has effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant).
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent).
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional).

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.