BUYER II

Our manufacturing company operates five manufacturing plants, four distribution warehouses, and five sales offices. We pride ourselves that over the years, our constant has been the persistence of our Founder's original vision: To supply lumber and building material dealers with a wide selection of quality products, knowledgeable and responsive service, and fair prices. Over half of our employees have been here for 20 years - a direct reflection of our company's commitment to excellence.

The Buyer II is a results-driven, analytical, and team-oriented professional responsible for executing purchasing activities that ensure material availability aligns with production and customer demand. This role requires strong ownership of purchase order accuracy, proactive supplier management, and a solid understanding of supply chain operations.

The Buyer II partners cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, Planning, and Logistics to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement. This position is designed for individuals looking to expand their impact, with a clear path for growth into a Purchasing Supervisor role based on performance, leadership, and business acumen.

Hourly Range: $31.00 to $35.00 (Based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
• 8-hour shift / 7:30 AM – 4 PM
• Monday–Friday

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position is located in Riverside, CA and is in-person.

Up to 15% of travel may be required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Core Purchasing Responsibilities

• Convert MRP (Buy Plan) signals into accurate and timely purchase orders
• Issue and manage purchase orders, including changes, confirmations, and acknowledgments
• Validate supplier pricing and ensure accuracy across all systems and documentation
• Maintain accurate PO data, including dates, quantities, and costs
• Review and process daily order acknowledgments
• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding items

Expediting & Order Management

• Proactively expedite critical materials to prevent shortages or production delays
• Track and manage partial shipments to ensure order completeness
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and maintain lead time commitments
• Maintain visibility of order status and escalate risks as needed

Supplier Relationship Management

• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to review performance and delivery schedules
• Track shipments and ensure timely updates on delivery status
• Address and resolve quality concerns in coordination with internal teams
• Resolve documentation discrepancies (e.g., COO, packing lists, invoices)
• Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships

Inventory & Material Availability Management

• Monitor inbound materials and identify potential shortages or supply risks
• Escalate high-risk or constrained items to Purchasing leadership
• Manage reorder points and order frequency to balance inventory levels and avoid excess
• Review and validate Buy Plan recommendations to ensure alignment with actual demand

Master Data & System Accuracy

• Maintain accurate item master data, including pack sizes, costs, and order quantities
• Identify and communicate required updates to lead times, MOQs, or system parameters
• Report and troubleshoot system or Buy Plan issues impacting purchasing signals

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Purchase order accuracy and data integrity
• On-time order placement and supplier delivery performance
• Achievement of departmental KPIs
• Effectiveness of supplier communication
• Continuous improvement in purchasing processes
• Stock-out KPI understanding and taking proactive actions

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning, or Demand Planning
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, and Power Query)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of supply chain best practices and market awareness
• Experience with Microsoft Teams required; Power BI experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Travel Requirements: Travel may be required to meet suppliers.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

T.M. Cobb/ Haley Brothers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

T.M. Cobb does not hire anyone under the age of 18.

Salary : $31 - $35