Address
Form of workJob Description
Entry Level Buyer
JOB-10041075
Anticipated Start Date
04/01/2024
Location
Berkeley, CA
Type of Employment
Contract to Hire
Employer Info
As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.
Job Summary
If you're interested in an Entry Level Buyer job, then this is the best role for you. Buyer is responsible for ensuring material availability to support production schedules by managing material requirements planning, purchasing process and inventory management of raw materials.
Job Description
- Analyze messages from and MRP system and place orders in a timely manner.
- Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories and ensure timely flow of material.
Skills Required
- SAP knowledge and experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership.
- Inquisitive and thorough in approach.
- Understanding of internal business structure.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively in cross functional teams.
- Bring ideas to management and be able to implement necessary process improvements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Medium to high proficiency in MS Excel.
- Preferences:
- More than a junior buyer planner
- Advanced knowledge in SAP
- High analytical skills, problem solving.
- Solid Communication skills.
- Experience with vendors both locally and international.
Education/Training/Certifications
- BS degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to pass drug screen & criminal background check.
- Shift: 08:00 AM
- Hybrid- This will be remote but local candidates to be on site when needed.
Pay Rate/Salary
- Estimated Salary: $27.00 to $35.00 per hour based on qualifications.
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws."
