Planner/Buyer
Duration - 6 Months, Contract, W-2
Location - Onsite in Irvine, CA
Pay - $35 - $43.20 an hr
The main function of a buyer is to purchase raw material, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of raw material, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
Duties:
* Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
* Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
* Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
* Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
* Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
* Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
* Buyer supporting indirect regulated materials (product-contact items)
* Issue and review purchase orders
* Partner with manufacturing to understand needs and options
* Coordinate cross-functionally to support procurement decisions
* Support increasing workload alongside current team member
Operational Responsibilities
* Ensure timely material availability
* Manage procurement workflows to avoid delays
* Facilitate communication across stakeholders
* Handle high-volume, coordination-heavy purchasing activities
Compliance & Quality Responsibilities
* Operate within regulated environment standards
* Support handling of materials requiring oversight
* Ensure compliance with quality requirements
* Prevent non-compliant materials from entering production
Success Measures
* Materials consistently available for production
* No disruptions due to supply gaps
* All materials meet regulatory standards
* Strong cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related business field required.
* 2-4 years related supply chain experience required.
* Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
* Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
* Knowledge of supply chain management.
* Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Preferred knowledge of procurement within a regulated industry.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.