Senior Buyer: High-Volume Manufacturing

Waev, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waev Inc. in Anaheim, CA, is seeking a Buyer to support manufacturing by purchasing parts, materials, and components for daily production.

The role requires managing multiple POs and suppliers with urgency and accuracy, while resolving shortages and ensuring timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable negotiating with suppliers, pushing back when needed, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Inventory teams to align material needs with

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, buying, or relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience managing a high volume of parts, POs, and suppliers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing processes.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, materials planning, or sourcing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts, materials, and components to support daily manufacturing and production needs, including creating and managing multiple POs daily.
• Manage a high volume of parts, suppliers, and open orders while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively follow up on orders, lead times, and deliveries to keep materials moving.
• Identify and resolve shortages, delays, and supply issues quickly to minimize impact to production.
• Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Inventory, and other teams to prioritize material needs and support production schedules.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and other supplier requirements, while confidently pushing back when necessary.
• Source new suppliers and alternative materials as needed; obtain and evaluate quotes based on cost, quality, availability, and lead time.
• Identify and support cost savings and supplier improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP/MRP system and resolve PO, pricing, quantity, delivery, and invoice discrepancies.
• Build strong vendor relationships while maintaining accountability, urgency, and follow-through.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Sourcing

ERP/MRP

Excel

Priority management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Waev Inc. in Anaheim, CA, is seeking a Buyer to support manufacturing by purchasing parts, materials, and components for daily production.

The role requires managing multiple POs and suppliers with urgency and accuracy, while resolving shortages and ensuring timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable negotiating with suppliers, pushing back when needed, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Inventory teams to align material needs with