Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is looking for a Buyer for our client in San Jose. This is a contract role up to 6 months with a possibility of extension with a pay of $30 to $38.50 based on experience.

This is a Hybrid position but full time in the office during training with a shift of Monday -Friday 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate purchasing activities and process purchase requisitions in a timely manner
• Using MRP and/or manual requisitions, analyze demand to determine need
• Send out RFQ's for price and availability Monitor supplier delivery Negotiate price/volume/delivery dates
• Process RMA's Expedite and reschedule as necessary to meet production requirements
• Responsible for resolving AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation
• Drive profitability through good understanding of our material and labor costs as they relate to our desired business goals
• Research alternative suppliers for obsolete or long lead time parts
• Manage implementation of engineering changes, interpretation of procurement policies, process improvement projects, contract negotiation and approval of PPV's

Required Experience:

• 5 - 8 years experience purchasing electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components Contract Manufacturing experience preferred Mechanical Manufacturing Operations Experience in Materials, Supply Chain and/or Cost Accounting, preferred
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Proficient with MS office (emphasis on Excel)
• Highly proficient ERP system experience (preferably Oracle)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Software requirements

=> MS Office esp excel (&/or google sheets) manipulation

=> ERP/MRP system knowledge. Business Central is an advantage.

· Prefered Candidates

=> ex-Buyer / procurement background preferred. Minimum: have experience dealing with suppliers

=> better than basic knowledge of commercial terms / incoterms

=> Detailed, communicative

If you are interested, please email resume

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.