Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Industry Overview:

Cosmetics, Beauty, Skin Care

Schedule and Location:

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

Moorpark, CA (in-person only)

Compensation and Benefits:

$60k - $75k per year

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization.

You will qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.

In addition, you will track purchases, ensuring quality standards, cost efficiencies, timely deliveries of purchase orders, and maintain a current database of vendor information.

Main 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000