Buyer Program Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield; Temecula (CA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, vision and dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Cushman & Wakefield in Temecula, CA seeks a Buyer Program Specialist to help manage spare parts, MRO activities, and ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing to keep operations running.

The role covers inventory control, purchase orders, supplier quotes, audits, and reporting on key metrics. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaboration are required; a high school diploma is expected with relevant experience.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with data entry, reporting, and office software.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure parts and materials are available so production is not interrupted.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts to verify stock levels.
• Follow purchasing procedures and guidelines.
• Review orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Obtain quotes and place orders for inventory and non-stock items.
• Place purchase orders for replenishment items.
• Issue-out and receive-in parts and manage logistics.
• Assist on onsite audits and investigations.
• Prepare management reports on key metrics.
• Collaborate with team to resolve issues.

Conocimientos

Communication Proficiency

Customer Focus

Initiative

Sense of Urgency

Multi-Tasking

Detail Oriented

Financial Knowledge

Time Management

Team Orientation

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, building, business or related field preferred

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Buyer Program Specialist

Job Description Summary This position will assist in the management of spare parts and all Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) activities, ensuring all required parts, materials, and services are purchased timely, and cost effectively while maintaining continued operations.

Job Description

This position will assist in the management of the Quality program and all Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) activities, ensuring all required parts, materials, and services are purchased timely, and cost effectively while maintaining continued operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure parts and materials are available so that production is not interrupted
• Responsible for conducting inventory cycle counts to ensure stock levels are accurate
• Ensure all purchasing procedures and guidelines are followed
• Review orders for completeness, accuracy and compliance with existing policies and procedures
• Resolve all issues relating to defective material, order shortages, delivery, pricing or product quality with suppliers
• Place purchase orders for all inventory replenishment items
• Obtain quotes for inventory items and maintain current system item pricing
• Obtain quotes and place orders for all non-stock maintenance requests
• Issue-out and receive-in parts
• Assist on onsite audits, follow up on discrepancies and corrections, as well as any other investigations
• Complete client online training as assigned
• Prepare reports for management review of key statistics such as vendor performance based on findings
• Perform other functions as assigned by management based on department needs
• Solve problems and work collaboratively in a team environment

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Customer Focus
• Initiative
• Sense of Urgency
• Multi-Tasking
• Detail Oriented
• Financial Knowledge
• Time Management Skills
• Team Orientation

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Associates or Bachelors degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• Experience with data entry, expansive reporting, filing, answering phones, scheduling and communications
• Previous customer service experience
• Prior experience working in the facilities/property management, commercial real estate or professional services industries preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of computer software programs and base building systems
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 80% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction. Able to lift 40 lbs.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $22.10 - $26.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-w