Sr. Buyer / Planner - PrideStaff

Sr. Buyer / Planner  needed for a HealthTech manufacturing company located near the Irvine Spectrum. 

Temporary opportunity going for 3 months, with the possibility of month-to-month extensions thereafter. Conversion to a permanent role is possible for the right candidate, but not guaranteed. Paying $53/hr, possibly more based on industry experience.   Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM , with possible overtime. 



Responsibilities:

• Manage suppliers, cost, Leadtime, returns/MRB. 
• Production control, work order management, and capacity planning.
• Manage the procurement of board assemblies, electronic components, and machined parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate pricing and terms.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to optimize purchasing strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure adequate stock.
• Implement best practices in procurement processes to enhance efficiency.
• Handle multiple priorities and tasks with a logical, common-sense approach.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience at a senior level.
• Commodity Experience:
  
  PCBA’s (printed circuit board assembly),
  
  sheet metal,
  
  machined parts, and
  
  injection molding. 
• Has contacts with suppliers that manufacture the above commodities. 
• Knows MRP functionality and can forecast/plan materials at an expert level . 
• Expert level in Excel: Vlookup, Pivot tables, and Complex IF statements. 
• Strong sense of urgency, cares about doing the right thing, and ownership. 
• Company uses ERP system NetSuite. Procurement software knowledge is a must, can be either NetSuite, SAP Oracle, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $53.00 - $53.00 Per Hour