Job title: MRO Buyer / Stock Buyer Location: South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080 Duration: 12 months
Description:
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities
Initiates RFQ’s (request for quotes) process daily and as assigned. Manage timely receipt of quotes from vendors. Update requisitions with delivery dates/lead times, and relevant notes or blocking comments; information necessary to communicate status of material.
Sources materials from a list of preferred vendors. Develop and maintain vendor relationships. Update purchasing info records related to sourcing activities.
Processes POs (Purchase Order) in a timely manner and obtain PO acknowledgements from Suppliers. Update POs with delivery dates/lead times, and relevant notes necessary to communicate status of material.
Monitors open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries(OTD), alert Storeroom, Planning, and/or management as needed of any potential issues.
Utilizes MRP System to procure materials consistent with quality and delivery expectations.
Tracks in-transit material as required identifying and addressing any potential delivery issues.
Reviews and execute Return-to-Vendor requests as required. Manage process to ensure credit memos or replacement materials are received.
Addresses invoice resolution activities in a timely manner related to blocked/parked invoices.
Timely resolution of POs in blocked status “problem POs”. Review and resolve non-conformances, packing slip and certificate of compliance issues in a timely manner
Resolution with internal partners and external suppliers required.
Communicates/escalates any engineering or quality changes observed to vendors and clients groups for evaluation.
Submit technical support “Tech Support” requests as required when master data discrepancies are identified.
Helps manage and communicate vendor performance to ensure on time deliveries and adherence to quality specifications.
Responsible for understanding all areas of the business rules involving order processing, inventory, purchasing, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and related accounting impacts to operations.
Works closely with other Buyers, Inventory Analyst, & Receiving to maintain adequate inventory levels and customer satisfaction.
Skills :
Demonstrate knowledge of standard concepts and practices in Purchasing
Ability to read and interpret documents such material masters, material specifications, material drawings, vendor certificates, etc. Identify assembly versus components of an assembly.
Demonstrate knowledge of various MRP types and impact to inventory level.
Ability to write routine correspondence with vendors. Ability to accurately describe technical or material master discrepancies observed between clients requirements and vendor supplied materials. Ability to speak effectively with customers, vendors, and internal partners.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Education :
Minimum 2 years’ experience in buying/planning aspects of an integrated ERP environment, preferably with SAP.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Purchasing and Vendor Management.
Associates degree preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supply Chain or Material Management experience, with spare parts
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $37.51/hr.
