Operational Buyer cur_1_131505curatelyainet

ASK Consulting; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ASK Consulting is seeking an Operational Buyer in Vacaville, CA, for a 6-month onsite engagement. The role requires 5 days/week on site and a pay rate of $34/hr on W2. Direct employment by ASK Consulting with no sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities include managing supplier performance, maintaining SAP master data, supporting category managers, and driving procurement processes end-to-end. Candidates should have SAP proficiency, data analytics skills, and 5+ years in procurement or supply chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operational procurement or supply chain.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced data manipulation.
• Experience with direct materials purchasing.
• APICS or equivalent MRP planning certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit purchasing records and supplier data in SAP.
• Pull and manipulate procurement data to create reports.
• Handle supplier issues and resolve invoices/deliveries.
• Drive on-time delivery, quality and compliance.
• Lead RFx processes and supplier negotiations for low-value contracts.
• Train and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Customer service

Prioritization

SAP experience

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Data analysis degree

APICS/MRP certificate

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** "All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".**

** Job Title: Operational Buyer**

** Location: Vacaville, CA**

** Duration: 6 Months with opportunities for extension**

** Schedule: 5 days/week onsite in Vacaville**

** Pay rate: $34/hr on W2**

** Job Description:**

Proactively manage the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirement Plan can be realized. Ensure relevant Procurement Master Data is available and maintained in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) can be calculated reliably and the PO creation process can be as effective as possible. Support the category manager and strategic buyers to implement their supply strategies. Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable to

resolve invoice queries

• Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers
• Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers
• Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date
• Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to:
• * Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don't meet our MRP and production needs
  • MRP driven delivery date "Push Out" or "Pull In"
  • Late or missing PO confirmations
  • Pricing Discrepancies
  • Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries
• Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues
• Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)
• Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors
• Manage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)
• Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and supplier
• Lead competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute RFx market interventions
• Lead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplier
• Train new joiners and junior colleagues
• Supervise more junior colleagues in the team
• Perform other duties as assigned

** Key Responsibilities:**

** Procurement & SAP Data**: Maintain and audit purchasing records, purchase orders, and supplier data in SAP.

** Data & Analytics:** Function as an embedded analyst—pull and manipulate raw procurement data to create actionable reports.

** Vendor Management:** Handle supplier complaints and resolve invoice, delivery, or fulfillment issues.

** Operations:** Manage day-to-day purchasing workflows independently with minimal supervision.

** Requirements**

** Experience:** 5+ years in operational procurement or supply chain, or a combination with a degree in data analysis.

** Technical : Proficient in SAP and advanced data manipulation (Excel/BI tools).

** Skills** :

• Customer service mindset and ability to manage several priorities simultaneously
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skill sets
• Working knowledge of general business practices
• Experience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Purchasing of Direct (Raw Materials) (e.g. Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Process)
• Conducting competitive bid processes
• Experience of managing suppliers and carrying out low value negotiations
• Able to persuade and influence suppliers to achieve best outcome for Client
• Hands on experience of using SAP ERP in a purchasing/procurement role
• Hands on experience of using Microsoft Office
• Ideally APICS or equivalent MRP Planner certificate

** About ASK:** ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

** ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.**