Senior Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

XLR8 EMS; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

XLR8 EMS in California is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to purchase materials, supplies and services for manufacturing operations. You will evaluate bids, negotiate prices and terms, and maintain supplier data to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills and a working knowledge of inventory systems. This on-site position favors candidates near one of our locations and may require extended hours to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; BS degree preferred in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on purchasing in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience buying raw materials, steel or metal fabrication is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and vendor communication skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate vendor and lead-time data in the database.
• Prepare purchase orders and requisitions; analyze bids and costs.
• Negotiate prices, terms and MOQ with suppliers to secure best terms.
• Track purchases, monitor supplier performance and inventory.
• Support RFQs and price analyses to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Data entry & reporting

Procurement principles

Microsoft Excel

Inventory software

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

BS degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Inventory software

ERP/ procurement systems

Job description

XLR8 EMS in California is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to purchase materials, supplies and services for manufacturing operations. You will evaluate bids, negotiate prices and terms, and maintain supplier data to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills and a working knowledge of inventory systems. This on-site position favors candidates near one of our locations and may require extended hours to meet deadlines.