ACARA Jobs
Buyer
Apply- ID: 542140
- Posted: 8/2/2024
- Location: Menlo Park, CA
- Category: Pro - Accounting
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 6 - 9 Months
Description
Acara solutions is looking for a Buyer to work with our partner located out in Menlo Park/San Leandro, CA who specializes in Defense manufacturing.
Here is what you will get:
Pay Rate: $35/hr
Shift: Mon-Fri, 7A-4:30P 9/80 schedule
Duration: 6 month contract with possibility of extension
Here is what you will do:
Responsible for obtaining materials, components, and equipment in a DOD environment - requiring knowledge and understanding of the FAR/DFARs. Gathers quotations, examines bids, and makes awards. Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules, and maintains inventory at planned levels. Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle. Evaluates vendor reliability, develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Aids engineering when required in the development of new specifications for contract orders.
- Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures.
- Obtains oral and/or written quotations from vendors. Documents competitive bidding.
- Expedites purchase orders. Notifies departments of the expected delivery date and follows up on back orders.
- Maintains accurate vendor/department files.
- Utilizes different vendor sources to fill orders as directed.
- Searches out alternate vendors or supplies to be prepared in case of material shortages and stock outages.
- Meets with vendors seeking to establish relationships with the firm. Reviews materials presented and forwards the information to the appropriate
- purchasing agent along with recommendation as whether the vendor deserves further consideration.
- Oversees maintenance of an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of Buying experience with Aerospace, defense or manufacturing industries
- Minimum 3 years of Buying experience
- Experience with Word processing, order and inventory form and spreadsheets
Preferred Skills / Qualifications;
- Knowledge of BaaN MRP a plus
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.