Senior OEM Procurement Leader

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and/or-}

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and twelve holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth and development

Job summary

ENC is seeking a Senior Buyer with OEM procurement experience in the automotive sector to join our Riverside, CA team. You will source raw materials, electronic components, steel, engines, and tires, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to ensure cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

This onsite role requires strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, knowledge of JIT production, and a track record of optimizing supply chains in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a focus in supply chain or engineering.
• 5+ years procurement experience in automotive/OEM environments.
• Strong relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers.
• Experience with OEM materials: raw materials, electronic components, steel, engines, tires.
• Understanding of PLM, NPI, production control, and APQP processes.
• Proficient with Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivots) and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials per OEM specs ensuring cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance for best value and schedule alignment.
• Oversee RFQ process, procurement awards, PO creation, and goods receipt.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet production standards.
• Manage inventory to support JIT production and minimize disruptions.
• Analyze PPV to meet cost objectives and improve profitability.
• Ensure on-time delivery and address performance issues promptly.
• Conduct procurement analyses to optimize decision-making and supply chain efficiency.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure NDA, export, and contract compliance.
• Ensure supplier quality/compliance per ISO/TS and APQP requirements.
• Leverage Excel tools and ERP/MRP to analyze data and provide insights.

Skills

Procurement

OEM procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

JIT / Lean

Excel skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ENC is seeking a Senior Buyer with OEM procurement experience in the automotive sector to join our Riverside, CA team. You will source raw materials, electronic components, steel, engines, and tires, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to ensure cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

This onsite role requires strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, knowledge of JIT production, and a track record of optimizing supply chains in dynamic environments.