Electronics Buyer: ERP-Savvy, Supplier Champion

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Northridge (Los Angeles area) seeks an experienced Buyer to own procurement activity for assigned customer accounts. You will coordinate with Program Management, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Production to ensure material flow aligns with schedules and delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP competitiveness, cost reduction, and proactive shortage resolution. A background in electronics components and strong Excel skills are required for success.

Qualifications

• Manage purchasing activity for assigned customer accounts and support customer delivery commitments.
• Source electronic components, issue purchase orders, manage supplier follow-up, and align material availability with production needs.
• Monitor MRP demand, open purchase orders, shortages, lead times, and Last Part In status to support manufacturing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electronic components and related materials according to customer Bills of Materials, production schedules, and committed ship dates.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in Epicor ERP, ensuring accuracy of part numbers, revisions, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Review MRP demand, monitor open purchase order backlog, confirm supplier acknowledgements, and expedite or de-expedite materials as needed.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery commitments with suppliers, distributors, and franchised vendors.
• Partner with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, Stockroom, and Document Control to support material flow and on-time delivery.
• Proactively resolve electronic component shortages, manage Last Part In tracking, identify alternate sources, and support cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP/MRP

Supplier coordination

Negotiation

Excel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services in Northridge (Los Angeles area) seeks an experienced Buyer to own procurement activity for assigned customer accounts. You will coordinate with Program Management, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Production to ensure material flow aligns with schedules and delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP competitiveness, cost reduction, and proactive shortage resolution. A background in electronics components and strong Excel skills are required for success.