Title:
Buyer
Location:
Irvine, CA
Pay:$36.00-$42.00/hour
Schedule:
Standard Office Hours
Duration:
7-Month Contract
The Buyer is responsible for procuring raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services required for business operations. This role supports organizational needs by ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Review and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, and overall value
- Identify opportunities to optimize supplier performance and cost efficiency
- Solicit bid proposals and assess vendor quotations
- Approve and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies
- Review requisitions for goods and services
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with internal teams (e.g., manufacturing) to understand material requirements and sourcing options
- Coordinate cross-functionally to support procurement decisions
- Communicate with staff, users, and vendors to resolve issues related to defective or unacceptable goods or services
Contracting & Negotiation
- Support negotiation, renegotiation, and administration of supplier contracts
- Provide guidance to team members on contract management and supplier interactions
- Evaluate contract performance and recommend changes where necessary
Operational Execution
- Ensure timely availability of materials to support production and operations
- Manage procurement workflows to prevent delays or disruptions
- Handle high-volume purchasing activities in a coordination-heavy environment
- Support increased workload alongside team members
Compliance & Quality
- Operate within a regulated environment, ensuring adherence to applicable standards
- Support procurement of regulated or product-contact materials
- Ensure all materials meet quality and regulatory requirements
- Prevent non-compliant materials from entering production
Success Measures
- Consistent availability of materials for production
- No operational disruptions due to supply shortages
- Full compliance with regulatory and quality standards
- Effective cross-functional collaboration
Skills & Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze financial reports, pricing proposals, and technical data
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles
- Understanding of purchasing laws and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Preferred:
- Experience in procurement within a regulated industry
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- 2–4 years of relevant supply chain or procurement experience
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