Senior Indirect Buyer

Singer; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Indirect Buyer to join their dynamic team in Torrance. This role is pivotal in ensuring the timely procurement of materials and services essential for the production of luxury automobiles. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a solid understanding of supply chain dynamics, and the ability to manage vendor relationships effectively. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to bespoke automotive restorations while enjoying a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about quality and service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Low-Cost Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Snap-On Tools for Technicians

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Purchasing Agent.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Negotiates pricing with vendors to reduce costs.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Supply Chain Management

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

MRP Systems

Job description

Senior Indirect Buyer

Torrance, CA, USAReq #107

Friday, March 28, 2025

About Singer We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.

Position Summary

Under direct leadership, the Senior Indirect Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and outside services the company needs to complete essential business functions and tracking and accelerating these materials and service requirements to support production of Singer’s vehicles and timely completion of projects. They are responsible for sourcing and qualifying vendors, negotiating pricing, planning purchased material supply, and placing purchase orders to fulfill demand. The goal is to ensure constant availability of non-inventory goods and/or services within the company’s budget in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

Essential Functions

Procures goods and services for the company.Evaluates price, reliability, quality, technical support and availability of goods and services.Accountable for ensuring part master data within MRP is accurateWorks with current suppliers to follow up on and expedite open ordersGenerates purchase requisitions and place Purchase Orders with suppliers, to meet demandAccountable for on-time delivery of purchased material at (or below) planned costsNegotiates pricing with vendors to reduce total costManages suppliers for Cost, Quality, and DeliveryIdentifies constraints that may impact production schedules.Reviews purchase orders and shipping documents coordinating with receiving and accounting to ensure accuracy of all details and purchase order closureWorks in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrates the ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goalsPerforms other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Required Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fieldsFour (4) plus years of experience as Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Specialist, GSM or equivalentProven ability to onboard and contract pricing agreements with suppliersKnowledge of procurement strategies, should cost models and technology roadmapsP2P knowledge is a plusProficient in MRP systems

Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications

Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturingPrior experience in rapid growth environment

Skills/Abilities and Attributes

Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needsAble to balance strong negotiation skills and stakeholder needs to develop relationships with our key suppliers.Understands who our customers are, how they are motivated and the current and future business aspects.Demonstrates a strong bias toward service, quality, and customer satisfaction.Strong ability to coach and lead team members within the departmentEffective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to othersTeam oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlinesStrong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficientlyExcellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlinesPositive attitude and strong work ethic

Compensation The starting salary range for this position is between $69,680 - 87,100 per year. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.BenefitsSinger employees in the US enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Other details

Pay TypeSalary

Min Hiring Rate$69,680.00

Max Hiring Rate$87,100.00

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