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Senior Buyer at Pelican Products in Torrance, California

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:

SUMMARY

Purchases materials and supplies to maintain monthly production requirements. Coordinates shipments with vendors, monitors inventory levels, makes recommendations for improvements and processes. Formulates strategic plans and objectives for purchasing; performs in-depth and complete procurement plans and analysis of new purchase materials and supplies; trains other Buyers as required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Purchases materials and supplies according to approved requisitions, ERP or through management.

  • Develops and manages effective relationships with suppliers.

  • Negotiates contracts and processes purchase orders as required. Negotiates pricing with suppliers and makes recommendations for supplier selection. Initiates and oversees new supplier qualification process as outlined in ISO procedures.

  • Manages data integrity for purchased parts in the material master for import or export information.

  • Administers ERP for new vendors and/or products.

  • Develops and manages commodity strategies and tactical plans; recommends changes in purchasing and material management policies as needed.

  • Provides forecast data of future market conditions to understand commodity drivers on critical parts and vendors to ensure production support by sourcing new or alternate materials, new technologies and supply sources.

  • Partners with New Product Development teams to optimize and develop the lowest overall sourced supply solution.

  • Delivers in excess of 5% YOY spend productivity by managing cost reduction projects aimed at supplier consolidation, make/buy analytics, alternate supplier canvassing/development/qualification, champions LCC sourcing efforts.

  • Reconciles inventory and invoices for the purpose of identifying discrepancies.

  • Performs root cause analysis for stock outs, missed deliveries and non-conforming product to proactively drive permanent solutions and processes.

  • Identifies excess and obsolete inventory and recommends disposition.

  • Conducts supplier visits and evaluations to determine suitability.

  • Follows, maintains and enforces ISO standards and all compliance requirements.

  • Analyzes vendor ratings based on Quality, Service, and Delivery.

  • Actively supports and complies with Pelican's objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.

  • Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS


  • Bachelor's degree in Business and/or 5-7 years equivalent experience in Purchasing.

  • In-depth knowledge of purchasing procedures/practices in a manufacturing environment.

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

  • Must be eligible to receive information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • 3-5 years of international purchasing experience.

  • APICS, CPIM and/or purchasing certificate.

  • Ability to speak Mandarin/Cantonese.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


  • Actively supports and complies with Pelican's objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.

  • Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.

  • Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.

  • Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime on evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.

  • Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS


  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).

  • This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.

Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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