Buyer

Motive Companies • Contract • Tustin, California • 4d ago

Details:

Purpose and Scope: The Buyer is responsible for assisting with the procurement of material to be used for dynamic custom projects. They work closely with multiple internal departments in the support of supply chain activities.

Details:

Responsibilities:

Solicits price quotes from suppliers.
Generates POs.
Monitors lead times, material availability, and WIP status across the supply chain. Informs key stakeholders of status and potential issues.
Coordinates with sales teams to fold sales trends and forecasts into demand planning and product run rates.
Suggests inventory adjustments based on changes in demand, market trends, or supply variability.
Manages inventory across multiple storage locations.
Builds and maintains relationships with new and existing third-party vendors.
All other duties as required.

Education/ Training:

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, preferred.
Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly including Excel and the use of pivot charts.
Proficiency with ERP systems, familiarity with SAGE or MS Dynamics.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience with commercial purchasing activities, facilitating supply chain logistics, and a thorough understanding of supply chain systems.

Pay: $75,000 - $85,000/yr