Strategic Manufacturing Buyer

Pinnacle Percission Sheet Metal; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Percission Sheet Metal in Anaheim, CA seeks a Buyer to procure raw materials, components, supplies, and outside services to support production while optimizing cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

The Buyer will manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Receiving to maintain material availability and uphold ISO quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and manufacturing purchasing experience considered.
• Minimum four years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and APICS principles preferred.
• Procurement, supplier management, ERP/MRP systems, and strong written/verbal communication required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with procurement strategies and production schedules.
• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries to maintain on-time production.
• Communicate supplier delays and implement corrective actions to minimize customer impact.
• Review pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
• Research qualified suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain continuity.
• Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and purchasing issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Receiving to support manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Junior Buyers as needed.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Purchasing regulations

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pinnacle Percission Sheet Metal in Anaheim, CA seeks a Buyer to procure raw materials, components, supplies, and outside services to support production while optimizing cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

The Buyer will manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Receiving to maintain material availability and uphold ISO quality standards.