Advanced Test Equipment Corp. (ATEC) is the rentals, sales and service leader for test and measurement instruments, offering thousands of choices for rent or purchase, and equipment calibration. As a leading provider of test and measurement equipment, Advanced Test Equipment Rentals has established solid relationships with industry leading manufacturers worldwide to provide the most cutting-edge products in the market today. ATEC prides itself on quality and customer satisfaction. We are currently seeking a Buyer I.

Requirements:

• 0-2 years’ purchasing, and inventory experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors.
• Requests and analyzes quotes received to ensure equipment or parts are available in sufficient quantity and provides lead time.
• Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.
• Monitoring purchase orders to ensure product is received on time and tracks back orders.
• Review utilization of product, and ROI to determine if it is fiscally correct to send product for repair.
• Works with Warehouse staff to maintain inventory records and receipt of product on time.
• Consults with suppliers to obtain correct equipment based on specifications and negotiates for discount or extended warranty.
• Establishes terms, researches, and recommends new vendors; creates new vendor accounts as necessary.
• Negotiate price concessions with vendors for requisitions to meet set metrics.
• Monitors and maintains purchase order systems.
• Updates pricing annually and continues to maintain records and files for efficient operation.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards contract to vendors who meet the deadlines and product specifications.
• Consults with Sales department with pre-sale information and conducts equipment searches.
• Ensures all open purchase orders are accurate and all purchase orders received physically are received in the GP monthly.
• Verifies invoices from suppliers if purchase orders are not referenced.
• Processes approved and completed electronic requisitions; creates purchase order.
• Creates and Processes Return to Vendor (RTV) for equipment for calibration, repair or return to vendor.
• Verify vendor information and update approved vendor list.
• Creates reports as requested; weekly and monthly. Purchasing report and open purchase order report.
• Performs other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounting Department.

Benefits And Culture: ATEC provides a generous and competitive benefits package to meet you and your family’s needs. It includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, 401k with match, sick time, and PTO. We are a collaborative, fun, and dedicated group. We mix in some exciting events and activities throughout the year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Data entry: 1 year (Required)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
• Negotiation: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92121 (Required)

Work Location: In person