Senior Buyer & Materials Planner

Broadata Communications, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Range

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

2 weeks paid vacation

1 Week sick pay

10 company holidays

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

Broadata Communications, Inc. in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee day-to-day purchasing within the Manufacturing Department. You will handle procurement and materials logistics to support product development, partnering with engineers and manufacturing staff to meet production schedules.

This is a hands-on, on-site role with opportunities to influence supplier selection, pricing, and delivery performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications from Industry associations is a plus (C.P.M.).
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing/production environment a plus.
• Understanding and hands-on experience with manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems such as SAGE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQ and PO processes.
• Identify new suppliers and negotiate prices.
• Participate in S&OP process including demand and material planning for assigned product portfolios/vendors.
• Analyze material inventory and maintain safety stock and inventory projections.
• Balance material demand/supply to minimize stockouts by forecasting needs and scheduling supplier shipments.
• Create Purchase Orders in ERP, track open PO lines and inbound quantities, expedites as needed.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and manage quality/service issues.
• Communicate material quality and delivery changes to suppliers in an MRP environment.
• Purchase materials and services to obtain maximum value in price, quality, and delivery.
• This role requires a proactive, self-starter mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Deadline driven

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

C.P.M. certification

Tools

SAGE ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Broadata Communications, Inc. in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee day-to-day purchasing within the Manufacturing Department. You will handle procurement and materials logistics to support product development, partnering with engineers and manufacturing staff to meet production schedules.

This is a hands-on, on-site role with opportunities to influence supplier selection, pricing, and delivery performance in a fast-paced environment.