Onsite Inventory Buyer for Energy Storage Systems

Critical Loop, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Loop, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Buyer to support daily purchasing, production, and inventory activities at our Torrance HQ.

You will create and maintain purchase orders, follow up with suppliers, track deliveries, and keep purchasing records current. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and persistent, comfortable contacting suppliers, obtaining clear delivery commitments, and raising concerns early when materials may not arrive in time to support production.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of hands-on purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders, and tracking deliveries.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Clear communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficient with Excel; trackers, sorting, and basic formulas.
• Familiarity with purchasing systems, inventory, and receiving processes.
• Ability to manage multiple open orders and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage purchase orders and VRMAs accurately.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, pricing, terms, shipping, and delivery dates.
• Obtain supplier acknowledgments and resolve PO vs supplier differences.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders and track shipments.
• Expedite materials and communicate delays to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Maintain open PO and material shortage reports with updates.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and warehouse teams.
• Help reconcile receiving records and material discrepancies.
• Coordinate with suppliers for returns, replacements, and credits.
• Support accounting with PO, receipt, and invoice discrepancies.
• Keep records accurate and follow purchasing procedures.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Inventory knowledge

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in supply chain or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Critical Loop, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Buyer to support daily purchasing, production, and inventory activities at our Torrance HQ.

You will create and maintain purchase orders, follow up with suppliers, track deliveries, and keep purchasing records current. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and persistent, comfortable contacting suppliers, obtaining clear delivery commitments, and raising concerns early when materials may not arrive in time to support production.