Senior Buyer - Onsite, Manufacturing & Imports

AquaStar Pool Products, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to independently manage purchasing of components and raw materials for manufacturing at our Ventura, CA facility. This on-site role owns supplier portfolios, executes POs, negotiates terms, and coordinates inbound imports.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will optimize lead times and inventory while collaborating across functions. You’ll use ERP/MRP and Excel to analyze data, manage supplier performance, and coordinate with R&D,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct purchasing experience with ownership of PO issuance and supplier management.
• Experience buying components, raw materials, or industrial products with demand and cost fluctuations.
• Hands-on international import coordination, Incoterms, and customs knowledge.
• Strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills; NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Execution: issue, maintain, and expedite purchase orders and resolve shortages.
• Replenishment and Inventory: analyze demand, lead times, and inventory to guide purchasing.
• Supplier Management and Sourcing: negotiate pricing/terms and monitor performance.
• Inbound Materials and Imports: coordinate shipments with suppliers and customs brokers.
• Analysis and Reporting: use ERP/Excel to report on lead times, costs, and landed costs.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: partner with R&D, Finance, and Operations on changes and tooling.

Skills

Direct purchasing ownership

Supplier negotiations

ERP/MRP systems

Excel data analysis

Import coordination

Communication

Tools

NetSuite

ERP software familiarity

Job description

AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to independently manage purchasing of components and raw materials for manufacturing at our Ventura, CA facility. This on-site role owns supplier portfolios, executes POs, negotiates terms, and coordinates inbound imports.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will optimize lead times and inventory while collaborating across functions. You’ll use ERP/MRP and Excel to analyze data, manage supplier performance, and coordinate with R&D,