Material Buyer

Quality Aluminum Forge Llc; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SIFCO in La Habra, CA, seeks a Buyer to manage the day-to-day purchasing of raw materials and hardware to meet production demand. You will collaborate with QA and ENG, monitor inventory, and ensure timely delivery of purchase orders.

Strong negotiation, SAP experience, and Excel proficiency are essential. Responsibilities include PO reviews, expediting orders, and generating reports to support planning and MRO activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting with understanding of business flow and operations.
• ERP experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Purchase orders for raw materials and hardware to support production.
• Collaborate with QA and ENG on specifications and flow-down requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance; expediting as needed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

SUMMARYReporting to the Director of Operations, the Buyer handles the day-to-day responsibilities that support the purchasing of all raw materials and hardware to meet production demand and other departments. The Buyer’s duties are broad-based, requiring an ability to identify priorities and make adjustments and decisions where necessary, and perform the role in a positive, confident, cohesive manner and in coordination with Director of Operations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Understands and follows all procedures and work instructions associated with Purchasing functions in compliance with company policies.Directly responsible for the requirements and purchase orders of all raw materials and hardware to support our sales order backlog.Strong negotiation skills with pricing, MOQs, etc.Required to collaborate with QA and ENG team about flow down instructions, specifications, requirements, ASL, etc.Ability to be assertive and firm with suppliers to protect PO due dates.Responsible for inventory control which includes ownership of all raw materials and hardware.Monitors inventory level and timeliness of materials and goods supplied and follow up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; communicate status of orders with internal customers to ensure that their needs are met. Manage inventory levels, stock checks, ABC inventory analysis.Assist Receiving and Accounting in reconciling order receipts and invoices.Run Daily Milestones, Raw Material Reports and Open Order Reports that pertain to Purchase Orders and requirements.Perform PO Contract Reviews in production que.Play a backup role in planning, OSP and MRO.Assist with expediting orders both internally and externally.May assist in production planning related functions as required.In accordance and adherence with company policy, promotes safety by always working in a safe mannerSupport outside services and other functional areas as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experienceExperience in a manufacturing setting with an understanding of business flow and operations.Comfortable with technology and utilization of personal computers.ERP experience strongly desired.Strong Excel skills are mandatory. Comfortable with data extraction, generating custom reports, etc.Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively and positively with other employees, management, and external professionals.Strong problem recognition and problem-solving skills are a must, as is self-motivation, assertiveness, and a positive attitude.Skill in preparing and analyzing specifications and bids.Ability to prioritize and plan work independently and to effectively manage projects, including coordination of work and working with other departments, through to completion.Must be detail orientated and able to provide accurate data and information.Able to deal effectively with deadlines and reprioritize work when necessary.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related area preferred.Three years of experience in purchasing, supply chain or closely related field.Working knowledge of SAP required.Aerospace or Manufacturing experience is a plus.Strong negotiations skills.Excellent written and verbal communication.Self-motivated and deadline orientedWell organize and flexible to changes in schedulesCompetency in Microsoft Word and ExcelWe believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential. We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion.SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email [e-mail].