Job title: Buyer
Location: Irvine, CA 92606
Duration: Temp assignment only - potential to be hired permanently
Shift: 1st (7AM – 4PM)

Job Description:

· Temp assignment only - potential to be hired permanently

· Must have experience working in aerospace

· Buyer experience with direct commodity components/finished goods. No raw materials

· Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management.

· Identifies manufacturing needs, identifies and selects suppliers, initiates purchase orders, and arranges for delivery.

· Provides parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexity.

· Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Professional entry level position.

· May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs.

· Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) preferred.

· Knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts and general business operations.

· General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.

· Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods.

· Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

· Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions.

· Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments and determine priority and order of assignments.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.

· Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

· Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain the best price and terms. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Job Type: Temp-to-hire

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road