Buyer

Buyer Needed in Moorpark, CA (in-person only)

Industry: Cosmetics, Beauty, Skin Care

Schedule: Mon - Fri (8am - 4:30pm with some flexibility)

Pay Range: $60k - $75k

Experience Preferred:

Purchasing experience in Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Biotechnology.

CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) Experience.

Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Buyer I purchases materials, supplies, and services, at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services.

Buyer II tracks purchases, ensuring quality standards, cost efficiencies, timely deliveries of purchase orders, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Advises Planning of any delays with raw materials orders that could potentially jeopardize the ship date.. Place orders for all non-inventory supply items needed by various departments. Handle the shipments for inbound orders as necessary. Update monthly purchase orders submitted for Laboratory Testing with detailed information. Working with the department manager, Buyer II is expected to participate in complex tasks within the job functions in support of departmental goals and KPIs. Requires 2-4 years of experience.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Identify and source materials and miscellaneous non-inventory items for various departments.

· Create and place purchase orders with vendors in a timely manner to avoid out of stocks.

· Ensure confirmations for purchase orders are received in a timely manner.

· Review confirmations received and update purchase order information with any changes from vendors such as due dates, pricing, quantity, etc.

· Track purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.

· Alert Director of Supply Chain Management of any problems with purchase order placed.

· Collaborate with the planning team and Account Management to ensure raw materials are available to meet production schedules and forecasted demand.

· Schedule shipments for purchase orders placed. Work with freight carriers on freight cost and scheduling.

· Provide Accounting with copies of purchase orders along with shipping charges for each purchase order placed.

· Run open order report weekly to make sure no purchase orders are late.

· Work closely with quality assurance (QA) team to ensure all raw materials meet regulatory standards and company specifications.

· Manage any non-conformance issues with suppliers, ensuring timely resolution of quality or delivery problems.

· Work with Accounting on payable issues typically when purchase orders do not match invoices.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

· Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, staff and management.

· Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.