USA|USD| Materials - Buyer - Direct - Intermediate

Adecco US, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Buyer in Santa Clara, CA, offering an hourly rate of $32.00–$35.50. The role focuses on negotiating pricing, issuing RFQs, and procuring materials and services to meet production needs.

Collaboration with engineering and SCM is essential to optimize supplier selection and inventory levels. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management and 3–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing and sourcing.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing and terms under supervision.
• Quote materials and procure at lowest cost with quality in mind.
• Expedite and ensure timely receipt of materials.

Skills

Data analysis

Inventory mgmt

Procurement

SCM tech

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / supply chain management

Tools

SAP

SCV/ARIBA

Job description

Adecco is hiring immediately for a Buyer with a local client in Santa Clara, CA. Pay is $32.00/hr. - $35.50hr.

Duties:

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision.
• Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.
• Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
• Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree Required Yes A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred.
• Years of experience 3-5
• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Technical Skills Required: Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies
• Computer Skills Required: procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
• Soft Skills Required: effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $32.00 to $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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