Contract Component Buyer & Sourcing Analyst

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, a world-famous brand with roots in Southern California, is seeking a Temp Buyer in Corona. The role focuses on sourcing assistance and pricing analysis for components to support the Corona operation, including supplier price negotiation and ensuring quality integrity.

Responsibilities include placing orders, expediting deliveries, managing open POs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with relevant purchasing experience.
• Experience with forecasting models and communicating deviations to suppliers.
• Experience with SAP or other leading ERP systems; strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Place demand driven Purchase Orders and Expedite delivered parts to meet production needs.
• Manage Open Purchase Orders to ensure lead times are met by suppliers.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing and Supply Chain to identify prudent suppliers for new products.
• Develop analyses to forecast parts driven by production orders.
• Provide spend, feasibility, cost/benefit and process analyses to sourcing activities.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting models

Project management

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, a world-famous brand with roots in Southern California, is seeking a Temp Buyer in Corona. The role focuses on sourcing assistance and pricing analysis for components to support the Corona operation, including supplier price negotiation and ensuring quality integrity.

Responsibilities include placing orders, expediting deliveries, managing open POs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.