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Ultimate Staffing
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025

Buyer Needed in Santa Barbara (Manufacturing)

Pay Range $25 - $30 / hour

Monday - Friday 7 : 30 am - 4 : 30pm

A leader in the design, manufacturing and testing of acoustic sensors, including piezoelectric transducers, sonar arrays and associated hardware, including all legacy ITC models.

The team draws upon decades of experience and knowledge to build high-quality, high-reliability parts and systems for some of the most demanding industries. We apply our Quality Assurance Program to strong processes, industry knowledge, and dedicated people to deliver quality products on time.

We are located in Santa Barbara, CA, and are looking to hire a full-time Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an organized and detail-oriented individual who values customer service and has procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will be an organized and detail-oriented individual who values customer service and has procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and purchasing software
  • Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Minimum 1 year of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • ITAR Requirements : To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S

Buyer Job Summary :

The Buyer is responsible is responsible for procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies. These responsibilities include tasks focused in sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best quality products at competitive prices. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage relationships with vendors effectively, and work well with other teams across the organization.

Buyer Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity from beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
  • Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
  • Investigate and interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
  • Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity from suppliers. Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to ensure favorable agreements. Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the material, parts or equipment needed balanced against the optimum quality and production schedule needs.
  • Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
  • Assures that items ordered are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meet the quality standards of the company.
  • Address supplier performance issues and negotiation of acceptable solutions.
  • Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records.
  • Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute purchased items in a cost-effective manner.
  • Communicate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Accounting departments to ensure materials and supplies are ordered and delivered on time with sufficient quality to be released to production.
  • Coordinate with accounting to ensure vendor invoices are paid and resolve any discrepancies as needed.
  • Generate customer invoices and make sure payments are received.
  • Assists with shipping paperwork for customer orders.
  • Skills Required :

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and purchasing software.
  • Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Education / Experience :

  • Minimum 1 year of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree in business, supply chain management, or other related field preferred.
  • Experience working with an ERP software program.
  • 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.

    Salary : $25 - $30

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