Sr Buyer
$95,000–$115,000 year
On-siteEscondido, California, United States
Job Summary
Research and analyze supply chain trends for critical high-performance computing components, including GPUs, memory, and custom metalwork. Purchase goods and services while managing relationships with suppliers, distributors, and brokers to source allocated or obsolete parts. Ensure continuous supply of required materials and collaborate with Engineering on ECNs, BOM updates, and material disposition decisions. Negotiate contracts, assess financial risks, and develop strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Deliver briefs and reports as required, potentially acting in place of the Purchasing Manager.
Required Qualifications
- At least five years or more of purchasing experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred
- Experience with Google GWS
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems, specifically CSI (CloudSuite Industrial / SyteLine), including the use of material demand and purchasing
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred
- APICS Certification a plus
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements and defense-contracting procurement practices preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
- Clear Communication Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver the appropriate level of detail
- Develop Relationships Builds effective cross-functional relationships and contributes to group solutions through recurrent weekly S&OP, Forecast, and Backlog meetings. Communicates effectively with Project Management, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate material risks and bottlenecks in real time
- Good Judgement Exercise good business judgment and makes good decisions and notifies management of issues and concerns
- Positive Attitude Positive attitude with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across all department within the OSS Company
- Budget Works with the company's budgetary guidelines while minimizing expenses and maximizing cost efficiency
- Company Goals Understands Company and department goals and objectives and how to contribute
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