Our Fremont client seeks a Buyer. This is a Temp to Hire position.

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION - 30 HOURS PER WEEK (DAY SHIFT)

Day Shift

TITLE: Purchasing Agent/Buyer

RESPONSIBILITIES: To maintain sufficient inventory levels of all catalog items, components and materials as needed for orders and BOMs. Issue purchase orders and work orders as needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Prior experience procuring vacuum components, electronic parts and components, sheet metal, metals, even office supplies for both R&D, Manufacturing and company usage.

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Owners and General Manager

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

--Clear and precise communication skills, both written and oral. --Math skills to simple algebra or above.

--FAX, PC/computer skills

--Attention to price/cost detail; profitability.

--Attention to highest product quality at affordable cost.

--Aggressive procurement skills; assertive yet cordial personality towards vendors. --Professional negotiating talent to attain highest quality products at the most favorable cost

and delivery.

--Analytical skill to determine trends in product usage and anticipate requirements. --Ability to interact smoothly with all other departments in solving product shortage-related needs and problems.

DAILY TASKS:

--Ensure that all inventory items are at acceptable levels.

--Review all inventory-related reports to determine critical stock requirements. --Add/delete/adjust current part numbers in data base as required.

--Issue Purchase Orders as required; ensure duplicate orders have not been issued --Ensure the accuracy/completeness of orders.

--Adjust stock levels, Min/Max, as a result of sale, in-house usage, damaged or faulty units. --Ensure that product defects/returns are replaced and credited quickly with minimal time and cost.

--Review RMAs and flip to orders after issuing work orders to the applicable departments --Ensure receipt of goods is consistent with goods ordered; ensure AP is informed of

irregularities.

--Continually seek and interview qualified sources for products as required for Sales/Service. --Analyze product reports to determine most cost-effective procurement methods.

--Assist Sales/Service by providing accurate information regarding the availability of products

as required.

--Maintain history of all Purchase Orders and ensure that deliveries are made in required time; take positive and rapid action on late deliveries.

--Ancillary Team-related and company tasks as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person