Purchasing Buyer

About the role

Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services that the organization requires to keep the production lines running. Ensure optimal inventory levels. Working with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled. Maintain supplier relationships and improve supplier performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation).

Required Skills

• Ability to work with all types of personalities
• Understanding of the Supply Chain
• Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Have a sense of urgency and take initiative
• Analytical
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, interpersonal, written)
• SAP experience
• MS Office

Nice to Have

• Metals and Packaging Commodity Experience
• Ultriva experience
• SharePoint experience

Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 3 months contract
Total Hours/week: 40.00
Pay rate: $20-25/hr
Shift: 1st shift