Strategic Purchasing Specialist

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Compton, CA, is seeking an Procurement Associate to support purchasing activities across manufacturing operations. You will review requisitions, identify vendors, and develop specifications to ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials.

Responsibilities include bid preparation, quotation evaluation, and resolving issues between departments and suppliers, with potential involvement in negotiations for more technical purchases as requested.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year related experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• AS/400 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and select vendors based on price, quantity, quality and delivery.
• Draft specifications for supplies and equipment.
• Assist departments in creating requisitions and resolving order issues.
• Prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests, and review quotations.
• Resolve purchasing problems between departments and vendors.
• Support negotiations and more technical purchases as needed.

Skills

Report writing

Present information

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Purchasing practices

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AS/400

Inventory software

Order processing systems

Internet software

Job description

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Compton, CA, is seeking an Procurement Associate to support purchasing activities across manufacturing operations. You will review requisitions, identify vendors, and develop specifications to ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials.

Responsibilities include bid preparation, quotation evaluation, and resolving issues between departments and suppliers, with potential involvement in negotiations for more technical purchases as requested.