Buyer Admin



Manufacturer in the City of Riverside is seeking an enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes & systems. The ideal candidate would have excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/ long term priorities, and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity. An individual with these qualities would be successful in the Buyer Admin position.

A Day on the Job:

• Responsible for the on-time procurement and delivery of production parts and materials
• Delivery coordination of raw materials and components to support production schedule
• Ensure all parts and materials procured meet standards of Quality, Efficacy, and Safety.
• Manage suppliers with an emphasis on cost savings and on-time delivery
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure delivery schedule, cost, order maintenance, etc.
• Communicate with Inventory department as necessary to ensure timely and accurate
• delivery and receipt of parts and materials
• Provide procurement and logistics support
• Minor inventory management
• Prepare purchase orders and update MRP with the confirmed delivery date
• Provide status reports to management
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets
• Review pricing, quantity discounts, terms & transportation requirements to determine if
• they meet departmental deadlines & objectives.
• Reviews & analyzes MRP requirements to expedite or reschedule as needed.
• Provides material impact analysis and initiate approved changes in production as
• necessary.
• Ability to effectively work with cross-functional departments Adheres to all company
• policies, safety rules and safe work practices.
• Works overtime as required.

What you need to be considered:

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of purchasing.
• Understanding of component parts, including an understanding of engineering

specifications.

• Understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations and inventory controls
• Able to extract technical requirements from CAD drawings and engineering blueprints.
• Ability to reason mathematically using methods/formulas to problem solve.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
• solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Sound analytical, planning, multi-tasking, organization, coordination & problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.

Education and Experience:

Associates degree required in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

3+ years’ experience in procurement or material management (raw materials a plus) in a

manufacturing company.