Buyer Planner

Eastridge; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is hiring a Purchasing/Material Planner for a growing energy technology startup in Sorrento Valley, San Diego. This role will manage day‑to‑day purchasing, supplier coordination, and material planning while helping develop scalable processes to support R&D and manufacturing.

The candidate will manage RFQs, supplier quotes, purchase orders, pricing and lead times, maintain BOMs and supplier documentation, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or material planning.
• Experience with BOMs and understanding engineering drawings/technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Strong supplier management, organization, and communication; able to thrive in a startup.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs, supplier quotes, purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and delivery follow-up.
• Maintain material and supplier trackers and proactively identify shortages or schedule risks.
• Coordinate materials and shipments between suppliers, R&D, and manufacturing.
• Maintain BOM, pricing, purchasing, and supplier documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to resolve purchasing and material issues.
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing and material planning processes.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Material planning

Excel/Google Sheets

ERP/MRP

BOMs

Engineering drawings

Supplier management

Communication

Startup environment

Job description

Purchasing/Material Planner

Location: Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA

Shift: Day Shift

Hourly Pay Range: $45.00–$57.00/hr, depending on experience and qualifications

Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract to hire

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with flexibility

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is hiring a Purchasing/Material Planner for a growing energy technology startup in Sorrento Valley. This role will manage day‑to‑day purchasing, supplier coordination, and material planning while helping develop scalable processes to support R&D and manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs, supplier quotes, purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and delivery follow‑up.
• Maintain material and supplier trackers and proactively identify shortages or schedule risks.
• Coordinate materials and shipments between suppliers, R&D, and manufacturing.
• Maintain BOM, pricing, purchasing, and supplier documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to resolve purchasing and material issues.
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing and material planning processes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or material planning experience. Manufacturing, hardware, or technical purchasing experience preferred. Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets; ERP/MRP experience preferred. Experience with BOMs and ability to understand engineering drawings or technical documentation. Strong supplier management, organization, communication, and follow‑through. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Benefits

Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.Use this link https://applicantcenterstorage.blob.core.windows.net/public-documents/EWSb1cb390e-729b-47eb-ab2f-b92adafbdd07-2024EplicaBenefitSummaryTempExternal.pdf to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees.Due to thevaryinglength(s) of temporary assignments,Eastridge Workforce Solutions’ Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based.However, fromtime to timeEastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity,and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,genderexpression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Background Checks

Certain clients requireEastridge Workforce Solutionsto perform background checks. Eastridgewill consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited totheCalifornia Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers,andthe San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Massachusetts Candidates

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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