Position Title: Analyst, Planner/Buyer
Work Location: Irvine, CA 92614
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Work Schedule: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
 
Position Summary:

• The main function of a buyer is to purchase raw material, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
• A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization.
• A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of raw material, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Buyer supporting indirect regulated materials (product-contact items)
• Issue and review purchase orders
• Partner with manufacturing to understand needs and options
• Coordinate cross-functionally to support procurement decisions
• Support increasing workload alongside current team member
• Ensure timely material availability
• Manage procurement workflows to avoid delays
• Facilitate communication across stakeholders
• Handle high-volume, coordination-heavy purchasing activities
• Operate within regulated environment standards
• Support handling of materials requiring oversight
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements
• Prevent non-compliant materials from entering production

 
Qualification & Experience:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
• Knowledge of supply chain management.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred knowledge of procurement within a regulated industry.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related business field required.
• 2-4 years related supply chain experience required.

 
 
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: $ 38.00/hr.