Strategic Procurement Lead - On-Site in Anaheim

Ecosense Lighting, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Korrus is seeking a Purchasing Agent for our Anaheim, CA facility. The role plans, sources, buys and expedites materials to keep production on schedule and orders on time.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, quality, finance and suppliers daily to maintain material flow and resolve issues. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in purchasing or manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP experience and proven supplier management, cost control and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, supply chain or manufacturing.
• Experience with an ERP system and material requirements planning (MRP) processes.
• Strength in supplier relationship management, negotiation and cost management, and inventory and materials planning.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, interpret and act on manufacturing and procurement data.
• Strong organization, prioritization, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and a track record of building collaborative working relationships.
• A detail-oriented, hands-on approach and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, buy and expedite materials for assigned product lines in line with production schedules and customer demand.
• Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with our procurement policies and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate and develop qualified supply sources that meet business requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing, inventory and supplier data to make sound decisions about production, people and process.
• Keep inventory at the right level, balancing material availability, lead times and cost.
• Find and carry out cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities.
• Resolve supplier issues on quality, pricing, delivery and material availability.
• Work with Accounts Payable, receiving, requesters and managers to resolve purchase order, invoice and receiving discrepancies.
• Prioritize competing work and keep critical projects moving when delays or problems come up.
• Keep accurate purchasing records and communicate order status, risks and corrective actions to stakeholders.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP & MRP

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

APICS CPIM/CSCP

Tools

ERP software

MRP systems

Job description

Korrus is seeking a Purchasing Agent for our Anaheim, CA facility. The role plans, sources, buys and expedites materials to keep production on schedule and orders on time.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, quality, finance and suppliers daily to maintain material flow and resolve issues. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in purchasing or manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP experience and proven supplier management, cost control and data analysis skills.