Job Title – Buyer / Planner 3, Purchasing
Location : San Diego ,CA
Duration – 12+ Months Contract]
Total Hours/week - 40.00
Shift Work days/hours : 1st shift

Description:

• Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels.
• Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products.
• Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery.
• Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater $25k.
• Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program.
• Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled.
• Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation).
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points.

Experience Required: 3-5 years

Skills Required:

• Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportation
• Comprehension of part and change order specification requirements
• Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes)
• Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, presentation, interpersonal, written) with leaders, managers, stakeholders, peers and suppliers
• MRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to support the Production lines
• MS Office (Excel required)
• Ability to work on computers, facilitate conference and phone calls
• Project Management experience

Attributes required:

• Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain
• Work with the utmost integrity and build positive relationships
• Ability to lead and take initiative
• Ability to work independently and also as a team player
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
•  Dependable, accountable and responsible
• Have a sense of urgency and take initiative
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving know-how

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent