Buyer
15750 Alton, CA 92618 US
Job Description
Buyer
• Support company-wide goals for on-time delivery to customer request dates
• Procurement of direct and indirect material in designated areas of responsibility
• Ensure high quality products from suppliers within commodities of responsibility
• Develop and execute strategic commodity plans and procurement process improvements
• Perform high quality transactions to eliminate A/P (Accounts Payable) issues and ensure efficient materials receiving
• Work closely with plants to implement commodity strategies with raw materials suppliers & search for solutions within existing/new partners to improve supply flexibility, supply risks & value like e-commerce solutions
• Deliver Year-over-Year cost savings and lead complex projects, initiatives that have a high value and broad implication to the corporation
• Influence clients, relative to assigned commodity group, to adopt the integration of sourcing guidelines into business requirements
• Serve as subject matter expert to the leadership team for assigned area of specialization
Qualifications for commodity specialist
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, conceptual and planning skills
• Demonstrated strategic account management ability
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (with all levels)
• Build strong working relationships with peers and leaders
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or procurement environment
Meet Your Recruiter
Nina McCann
On-Site Manager
A native to Orange County, Nina’s staffing career began in 2006 placing quality engineering candidates with distinguished companies as a successful recruiter and client manager. Nina specializes in recruiting for mechanical and electrical engineers in all industries from aerospace, medical device and manufacturing. She understands the engineering programs and importance of matching specific technical skills for position success. Her strong connections within the industry have been vital in her success. Nina’s excitement in placing engineers is due to the direct impact the products have on people’s lives: Everything we touch has been engineered in one form or another. She currently works as an on-site manager at a prominent medical device company.
Outside of work, Nina has been a dedicated volunteer to local nonprofit organizations for the past 15 years. She also enjoys being outdoors, hiking and spending time with her three children.