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ManpowerGroup Buyer in Los Angeles, California
Our client, a growing wireless equipment manufacturer, is seeking an Buyer to join their team.
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Pay Range: $72,292 - $80,325 ($34.75-38.61/hr)
What’s the Job?
Coordinate all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
Analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier and date commodity is needed.
Assure that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price and meets the quality standards of the company.
Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
Investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
Assist in resolving discrepancies with invoices and receiving documents.
Contact vendors by email, phone or visit to verify shipment of goods on specified date.
Other duties may be assigned.
What’s Needed?
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing purchasing setting.
4 yr degree a plus or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
ERP/MRP experience
Must be advanced user with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
Excellent organizational, teamwork and negotiating skills
Experience reading engineering documents, drawings, and technical specifications.
APICS certification a plus
Knowledge of QAD ERP system
Experience purchasing PCBs, Sheet Metal, and electronic components.
Sourcing Electronic components Experience
LTA (Long term agreements) set up experience.
What’s in it for me?
- Direct hire opportunity
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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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