Buyer Planner

Aston Carter; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Irvine, CA is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing for multiple product lines. The role demands strong negotiation skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in ERP systems. The ideal candidate will have a BA degree and extensive supply chain experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and a 401(k) match, with work hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. The work environment is onsite in a medical device production facility.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years of supply chain experience, combining buying and planning.
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, or pharma.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and process Purchase Orders as defined by MRP outputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Negotiate prices of raw materials with current vendors.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Inventory Management

Forecasting

Education

BA Degree

Tools

Excel

ERP / MRP Systems

Job description

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following :

Word copy of resume

2-3 professional references

4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

The Buyer II is tasked with purchasing current and newly designed products, ensuring the lowest cost and on-time delivery, while managing non-conforming products. The role involves maintaining ERP data crucial for production, analyzing data to recognize trends, and developing strategies to meet company costs and supply requirements. High levels of decision-making, problem solving, reasoning, creativity, and analysis are required.

Responsibilities

Initiate and process Purchase Orders as defined by MRP outputs and the Planning team.

Ensure suppliers adhere to pricing and lead time agreements for on-time product delivery at the negotiated price.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve receiving, inspection, and inventory issues.

Track and manage backorders, providing input to Service Operations, Demand Planning, and Customer Service teams.

Understand, implement, and react to job-specific metrics.

Identify opportunities for savings and support Strategic Sourcing through adjunct project functions.

Manage tracking metrics for buyers and suppliers to ensure performance standards are met.

Utilize Excel for forecasting, requiring at least 1-year experience.

Work with the NPI team as needed.

Handle purchasing for 2-3 product lines with 150-250 SKUs.

Negotiate prices of raw materials with current vendors, mainly domestic suppliers, but occasionally work with international suppliers involving ports / customs.

Experience in purchasing and planning.

Knowledge of ERP / MRP systems, preferably SAGE 3X, Oracle, JDE, or SAP.

BA Degree required.

APICS certification is a plus.

Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, or pharma.

6+ years of supply chain experience, combining buying and planning.

Experience handling 250+ SKUs.

Forecasting experience of 1 year or more.

Proficiency in negotiations.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUPs; macros are a plus.

Focus on raw materials rather than finished goods.

NPI experience is beneficial.

Ability to read / decipher BOMs and technical drawings.

Inventory management expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in a regulated environment.

Proactive and ambitious work ethic.

Strong sense of humor and ability to work with diverse teams.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

The work environment is located in a medical device production facility with an onsite office. Employees must be comfortable walking the manufacturing floor. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage for employee and dependent benefits, and a 401(k) match. Work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, with some flexibility to start earlier or later. The team is small, with each member designated to manage 2-3 product lines covering around 250 SKUs. The role requires someone who can handle high stress, stay calm under pressure, and work effectively with multiple departments, including production, sales, and engineering.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [emailprotected] (%[emailprotected] ) for other accommodation options.

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