About the role

Imagine yourself...

• Contributing to a high-performing procurement team, ensuring streamlined and efficient acquisition of goods and services.

• Playing a key role in cost-saving initiatives by negotiating better prices, optimizing purchasing processes, and identifying alternative suppliers.

• Thriving in a collaborative environment where your expertise in procurement drives operational excellence and supplier optimization.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyer will play a critical role within our procurement team, working closely with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials and services. This position requires strong negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, and procurement expertise to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

This position is part of the Procurement Department, located in Hemet, CA, and will be Hybrid.

We offer:

• Onsite work schedule based in Hemet, CA (Shift 1), with up to 5% travel as needed

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Health benefits

• 401(k)

In this role, a typical day will look like

• Managing purchase orders and supplier relationships to ensure timely and efficient procurement.

• Negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers.

• Conducting supplier evaluations to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Overseeing the receipt of purchased goods, verifying quality and resolving discrepancies.

• Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring the optimization of procurement processes.

• Supporting cost-reduction initiatives and supplier optimization strategies.

• Ensuring compliance with licensing, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

• Assisting with supplier audits, contract reviews, and procurement reporting.

The essential requirements of the job include

• 7 to 10 years of experience in Procurement or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel (basic level required).

• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle is a plus).

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Ability to analyze and solve procurement-related challenges using structured processes.

• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Work environment

The Senior Buyer will work in an indoor industrial setting, with good ventilation, adequate lighting, and moderate noise levels consistent with a manufacturing environment.

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $81,500 - $95,000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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