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Buyer
Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 Plus Bonus Structure
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Buyer to support procurement and supply chain operations. This role will focus on purchase order management, supplier coordination, cost analysis, and process improvement within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has experience working with MRP systems and comes from a technical industry such as aerospace, automotive, machining, or oil & gas.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and procurement documentation using internal systems
- Monitor order status, shipments, and supplier performance to ensure on‑time delivery and compliance with quality standards
- Conduct pricing, cost, and supplier analysis to support sourcing decisions and cost control initiatives
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, provide updates, and resolve procurement issues
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials and services meet delivery timelines, specifications, and contract requirements
- Track and escalate vendor performance issues while supporting supplier relationship management and continuous improvement efforts
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure all approvals, compliance requirements, and documentation are completed
- Support change orders, cost management initiatives, and process improvement projects
- Develop and maintain reporting using procurement tools to track spending, budgets, and performance metrics
- Follow company procurement policies while contributing to lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 2 years of experience in a Buyer or procurement role
- Background in machining, aerospace, automotive, or oil & gas industries
- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Knowledge of lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience buying engineering components
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with investment casting
- Professional certifications such as APICS / ASCM (CPIM, CSCP, etc.)
- Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) certification
Why This Role
- Opportunity to work in a high‑impact procurement role supporting critical operations
- Exposure to cost control, supplier strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborative environment with growth potential within the supply chain organization
Need to have two years of experience as a buyer
Exp with continuous improvement or lean
No medical device or biotech
Focus in investment casting – it’s like a mold
Placing orders with investment casting suppliers
They need to do the buying
Interview process – two rounds of interviews – virtual with HM Kurt, last round is onsite panel
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000