Procurement Specialist
4141 N. Pam Street Fullerton, CA 92835 US
Job Description
The Buyer/Purchasing Specialist is responsible for procuring raw materials, parts, assemblies, equipment, supplies, and services at the most competitive prices while ensuring quality, quantity, and timely delivery. This role involves supplier selection, cost reduction strategies, and service-level management to optimize procurement processes.
Essential Functions:
- Places purchase orders in MRP for production, non-production, and service-related items with approved suppliers.
- Develops and implements procurement strategies, including blanket purchase orders, volume-based pricing discounts, and Kanban-supported inventory management.
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers through regular meetings, teleconferences, and site visits.
- Issues requests for quotations (RFQs) to suppliers for new and existing parts to obtain competitive pricing and delivery schedules.
- Negotiates pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost reductions and maintains records of cost savings.
- Collaborates with product teams and vendors to address defective or unacceptable goods and determine corrective actions.
- Monitors open order status and adjusts orders based on MRP changes (expediting, reducing, increasing, or canceling as needed).
- Resolves supplier billing discrepancies to ensure accurate financial transactions.
- Works closely with the receiving and quality assurance departments to address documentation and quality discrepancies on purchase orders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with MRP systems such as SAP, Epicor, or similar platforms.
- College degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of purchasing and/or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Coursework in purchasing or supply chain management is preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alexis Cabero
Branch Manager
As Branch Manager, Alexis Cabero focuses on identifying talent for a variety of industries including medical devices, administrative support, customer service, engineering, and human resources. Graduating from The University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Arts and Digital Media, Alexis’ recruiting career began in 2014 while staffing for assisted living facilities, where she matched passionate healthcare professionals to provide personal non-medical care for home care clients. Alexis is passionate about helping others recognize their potential, and does so by using a thorough discovery process with her candidates to better understand what areas they excel in and providing opportunities exclusive to Marquee Staffing.
While out of office, Alexis enjoys spending her free time with family and her six dogs.