Buyer III

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Buyer III

Location: Irvine, CA, 92618

Contract Length: 18 months

Pay Rate - $40/hr. - $50/hr. on W2

Job Details:

• Analyzes, develops, and implements long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals.
• Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns.
• Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
• Performs a variety of purchasing duties.
• Maintains records and files pertinent to purchasing information. Purchases routine, non-discretionary materials and supplies.
• Compiles, records, and tracks pertinent purchasing data. Compiles, records and tracks purchasing activities and pricing data. Checks deliveries of material ordered and shipments received.
• Within prescribed limits takes actions to ensure on-time delivery of material. Coordinates return of rejected or unsuitable orders.
• Responds to requests for purchasing data and status of material activities.
• Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 8 yrs; Assoc. 4 yrs) The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• SAP preferred. Working in a manufacturing environment, strong communication skills.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.