We are looking for a Buyer with 2+ years of related experience! Experience in the Service / Industrial industry required.
Position Title: Materials Buyer
Key Responsibilities:
- Stay updated on markets to refine negotiation strategies.
- Forecast price trends and their business impacts.
- Research and identify top products and suppliers for value, delivery, and quality.
- Facilitate communication between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments, and customers.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts and monitor service quality.
- Prepare pricing quotes, verify specifications, and seek supplier recommendations.
- Use a pricing database to ensure competitive quotes.
- Source services to reduce COGS for the company and its partners.
- Manage item and pricing data in Oracle.
- Approve purchase requisitions, resolve issues, and suggest alternatives.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of buying experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
- CALT certification is a plus.
- Knowledge in lighting, electrical, or LED project management is a plus.
- Experience in material procurement and vendor negotiations.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Additional Info:
- Pay range: $60,000 to $65,000 + 10% companywide bonus
- Schedule: M-F, flexible hours
- Location: In office
Type: Direct Hire with full benefits
Perks/Company Culture: Great room for growth into management roles. Will be given laptops! Food Wednesdays. Has a suite for Vikings and Wild games!!! Beautiful building with new technology and standing desks. Corporate casual attire, Casual Fridays
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
