
Buyer II
- Carlsbad, CA
- $59,400-79,200 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Utilize MRP for the procurement of materials for production and managing supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinate the purchasing of materials for the assigned products consistent following the MRP requirements.
- Use material replenishment methods, such as re-order points, just in time, and vendor managed safety stock.
- Purchase Order Management from End to End: from placement to the vendor to Payment.
- Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and lead-time.
- Resolve material shortages, which are caused by supplier delivery delays, non-conforming material, or other problems, to satisfactory resolution. Expedite emergency orders as needed.
- Communicate effectively with planning and other internal and external customers to assure supply stability.
- Review and adhere to metrics to monitor overall success of Procurement key performance indicators.
- Minimum required education: High School Diploma/ GED
- 2+ years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing supply chain environment.
- CPM, APICS, CPIM certification a plus.
- Experience in the Life Science, Medical Device industry, or regulated environments is a plus.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards Enterprise One (E1) Oracle.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a proficient knowledge of MS applications - Outlook, Power Point, Word, OneNote, Teams, Power BI.
- Strong analytical skills combined with practical business sense.
- Ability to thrive in a matrix and diverse cross-functional team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a global organization, within operations and with external clients.
- Agility in balancing multiple tasks within project parameters.
- Ability to work independently, typically initiating own tasks with input/mentorship from manager.
- Self-motivated individual who can work independently and within a team to get results