Purchasing Specialist
- $75,000 to $90,000 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance
- Full-Time
We are hiring for a skilled Purchasing and Quoting Representative for a large aerospace and automotive product manufacturer in Orange County. We provide products for a large variety of industries requiring composite production challenges!
- Coordinate purchasing and sourcing for our global operations, including supplier selection and contract negotiation.
- Drive excellence in the purchasing process and prepare quotations for products and services.
- Be our voice with customers and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality and on-time delivery
This position has TREMENDOUS GROWTH OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A PURCHASING MANAGER with a company that has a long list of team members that have been here for over a decade! Teamwork and collaboration are the cornerstones of our company!
Salary DOE - $75,000 - 90,000 with great benefits!
Essential Functions:
- Analyze financial and procurement data to develop negotiation strategies and approve contracts.
- Apply sourcing strategies in aerospace/automotive/manufacturing environments.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for workflow optimization.
- Manage accurate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) inputs.
- Write specifications, handle bidding process, and drive supplier performance.
- Purchase supplies at optimal prices while minimizing inventory levels.
- Adapt to changing market conditions for supply chain availability and quality conformance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support supply chain activities.
- Maintain accurate records and negotiate customer contracts and terms.
- Coordinate performance reviews and recommend improvements.
- Notify supervisors of potential safety hazards.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years' experience in Quoting and Purchasing.
- Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts.
Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Management; OR more than 5 years' experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
- APICS ASCM Certification
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or Navision
Pay Transparency: Nelson Connects provides pay transparency by placing salary ranges in all job postings in accordance with state and local regulations. We are committed to communicating pay clearly throughout the employment process.
California Fair Chance Act and Beyond: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable regulations. We will consider qualified Applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and CA Fair Chance Act.
Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD and D, STD, Commuter FSA, + state mandated benefits.
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