Randstad's client in Vernon, CA has a Direct Hire Buyer position. As a Buyer, you will focus on and manage core site-based Procurement to Pay activities to meet operational objectives and provide outstanding service levels while achieving lowest total cost of acquisition for direct material, indirect goods, services and logistics. REQUIREMENTS 2 years of experience in a similar role Bachelor's Degree in Business preferred non-degree acceptable if needed Willingness to travel (occasional) Product / Commodity intimacy Proven negotiation skills Basic data analysis skills Proven working experience with BAAN, SA/Oracle salary: $90,000 - $114,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorResponsibilities Work with Customer Order Management & Planning to quote costs & deliveries. Work with Supplier Performance Group, Engineering, Manufacturing & suppliers to fulfill quality, cost, & delivery. Management of Purchase Orders: Finalize purchase details of orders & deliveries with formal issue & MRP date updates. Manage flow of documents, drawings, specifications, requirements with suppliers. Manage deliveries of material as necessary on a timely basis & for the commodities assigned to maximize customer satisfaction & on-time delivery. Track & report key metrics. Control spend & build a culture of long-term costs savings. Interface with Supply Chain organization to resolve issues. Support entire procurement team to implement Supply Strategies & standard work-processes. Collaborate with Supplier Performance Group to intervene with suppliers on applicable quality & performance issues. Resolve any invoice discrepancies from suppliers. Manage & maintain all system ERP data.Skillsbuyer (2 years of experience is preferred)supply chain (1 year of experience is preferred)SRPQualificationsYears of experience: 0 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, 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. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.