11 Buyer Jobs in Simi Valley, CA
MashPoint - Technology & Staffing- merged with HuMetis group Inc is Hiring a Buyer Near Simi Valley, CA
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Simi Valley, CAJob DesignationThe Buyer uses expertise for a range of purchasing activities, including pricing and negotiating with suppliers to reach the highest quality at best value. Performs complex purchasing activities, while ensuring procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws, regulations, and management objectives.
Job Core Responsibilities
- Performs complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of services.
- Negotiates best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining the efficient output of purchase orders, to reach the highest quality at best value.
- Establishes source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing.
- Evaluate quotations received from prospective suppliers and make decisions regarding the award of purchase orders.
- Implements formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements.
- Resolves discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance.
- Ensures compliance with government laws, regulations, and procurement policies and procedures.
- Identifies problem areas, initiates corrective action, and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely manner.
- Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders).
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
Years Experience: 5 - 7 years of relevant experience
Skills
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in the Aerospace/manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle the bidding process, and analyze all bid results.
- Strong experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success.
- Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.
Job Summary
Contractor
$66k-82k (estimate)
06/22/2024
12/16/2024
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