Strategic Buyer - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

GILLIG; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Premium benefits

Job summary

GILLIG in Livermore, CA is seeking a driven Supply Chain Buyer to plan, negotiate, and purchase components for our manufacturing facility. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Sales and Warehouse to ensure timely, cost-effective material flow.

A BA/BS or equivalent is required with 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain; experience with inventory contracts is preferred. Start time is 6:00 AM; occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years experience in purchasing or supply chain.
• Experience with Supplier Managed Inventory Contracts.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis.
• Manufacturing environment knowledge highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and place purchase orders with appropriate lead times.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and be the primary contact for supplier issues.
• Expedite and resolve supply chain issues to prevent production delays.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and technologies.
• Support continuous improvement of quality, service and total cost.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Manufacturing environment knowledge

Lean principles

Education

BA/BS or equivalent work experience

Tools

Syteline MRP system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GILLIG in Livermore, CA is seeking a driven Supply Chain Buyer to plan, negotiate, and purchase components for our manufacturing facility. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Sales and Warehouse to ensure timely, cost-effective material flow.

A BA/BS or equivalent is required with 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain; experience with inventory contracts is preferred. Start time is 6:00 AM; occasional overtime may be required.