Purchasing Manager

Techoundsllc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Job summary

Techoundsllc in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced purchasing professional to generate, adjust and expedite PO cycles based on MRP. You will issue RFQs/RFPs, select suppliers, and negotiate costs, delivery schedules, and terms in line with government regulations.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in purchasing and manufacturing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and can read contracts. This on-site role requires US citizenship or permanent residency and involves close collaboration with

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Purchasing and Manufacturing environments.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read contracts and procedures and speak before groups.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR regulations.
• Proficient in MRPs and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based on the MRP.
• Issue RFQ/RFPs and select best sources consistent with cost, quality and delivery.
• Negotiate price, delivery schedules, and place purchase orders per policies.
• Work with suppliers on rejected material and claims from PO changes or terminations.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and departments to resolve procurement problems.
• Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager/Sr. Buyer on make/buy decisions.
• Resolve invoice issues and coordinate with finance for supplier payments.
• Perform other procurement tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply chain analytics

Procurement strategy

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

MRP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Generates, adjusts and expedites purchase orders based on the MRP (material requirements planning).

Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements for electronic components, mechanical components and electro-mechanical components.

Ability to evaluate bid responses, negotiate price, delivery schedules, and place purchase orders in accordance with policies, procedures and government regulations.

Work with suppliers on rejected material and claims resulting from purchase order changes or terminations.

Identify, develop and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods/services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery commitments.

Act as liaison between suppliers and departments to resolve procurement related problems.

Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities.

Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action as necessary.

Works closely with Supply Chain Manager/Sr. Buyer to evaluate and consider make/buy decisions.

Resolve invoice issues and work closely with finance for supplier payments.

Perform other procurement tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years experience in Purchasing and Manufacturing environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain operations with advanced analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, agreements, and procedure manuals as well as speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.
• Strong computer proficiency (MRP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to provide accurate concise management summary of status and information.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR regulations
• Ability to successfully execute duties under pressure from deadlines.

Work authorization

United States (Required) U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

Schedule

Day shift ONSITE Monday to Friday $30-$35/hr