Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Steven Engineering, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Steven Engineering, Inc. is seeking a (S) Purchasing Representative in California. The role supports Managers, Analysts, and Buyers in purchasing goods, assets, and services while ensuring inventories are stocked.

The position involves researching vendors, cost-benefit analysis, and ongoing monitoring of market trends. Typical duties include attending vendor meetings, preparing purchasing documents, verifying requests, and maintaining spending records for finance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Sits in on meetings with vendors, takes meeting notes, and provides supplemental comments as the Buyer leads the negotiation process.
• Verifies specifications of purchase requests, prepares purchase orders, places orders to vendors, and completes the corresponding paperwork.
• Acquires the orders, examines the goods and other materials, and returns any damaged material to the vendor.
• Prepares and maintains purchasing and payment records, keeps receipts for future reference, and provides accurate spending figures to the Finance Department.
• Monitors the market trends and advises management on proper pricing strategy.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Steven Engineering, Inc. is seeking a (S) Purchasing Representative in California. The role supports Managers, Analysts, and Buyers in purchasing goods, assets, and services while ensuring inventories are stocked.

The position involves researching vendors, cost-benefit analysis, and ongoing monitoring of market trends. Typical duties include attending vendor meetings, preparing purchasing documents, verifying requests, and maintaining spending records for finance.