Acara Solutions has a contract Buyer opportunity at our client's Torrance, California location. This role is fully onsite with a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off). The pay range is $38-50/hr, DOE.
Work consists of adjusting in procedures and processes to solve problems. Identifies, defines, and addresses general problems that are typically within the immediate realm of the electronics job area or internal stakeholders. Problems are generally solved through drawing from significant prior experiences or standard procedures as a basis for analysis and category recommendations. Additional responsibilities:
- Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
- Approves and qualifies vendors and distributors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards that meet the exact requirements per drawings and specification documents.
- Follows up on all awards from initial requirements planning through completion/delivery of order.
- Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
- Review's proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
- Prepares request for proposals and quotations (RFP/RFQ) and bid packages.
- Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes, within their signature authority.
- Obtains quotes, negotiate, and procure materials and services for the best value.
- Prepares required paperwork for Purchase Order package, shippers, RFPs/RFQs, supplier and interdepartmental correspondence, etc. Verifies accuracy of all documentation such as supplier proposals to purchase orders, file documentation, invoices and receipts, and sign purchase orders.
- Interfaces with current and potential suppliers to determine best price and delivery for current requirements and remains abreast of economic and business situations relating to procurement activity.
- Maintains total ownership of supplier's deliveries.
- Actions taken could include obtaining prints, samples, delivery dates, corrective action, and resolution to discrepant materials.
- Will likely involve negotiating with supplier when supplier caused rework occurs.
- Processes rejected materials back to supplier in a timely manner after receipt of dispositioned NMR.
- Develops new vendors and participates with Engineering in the evaluation and selection of alternate sources of supply in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
- Responsible for reporting accurate and up to date information both in MRP and in production team meetings.
- Due to working in a lean production environment, the buyer shall strive to meet a performance metric of 100% current data in both MRP and in shortage reporting in accordance with company procedures.
- Interfaces with Engineering and Planning regarding drawing discrepancies, B.O.M., and EO's.
- Works with Program Managers on problems which affect meeting contract requirements.
- Makes periodic visits to manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that procurement standards are being maintained.
- Conducts desk audits on a weekly basis to determine if their desk 'queue' is meeting company standards of placing requisitions, updating purchase orders, processing RTVs, invoice resolution, and tracking to completion to avoid delivery impact, and ensure suppliers are meeting current quality acceptance and on time delivery goals.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
Minimum 6 years of buying/procurement experience for aerospace/aviation or electronics.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experienced in military & space electronics, electrical material, make-to-print, and/or general purchasing experience as applicable to commodity assigned.
- Experienced in Government Documentation of Purchasing records.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork orientation.
- Strong organizational and follow up skills.
- Experience interfacing with multiple departments.
- Experience in negotiations, price/cost analysis, and the development of new suppliers that meet Government requirements.
- Advanced Excel and other technical skills.
- Proven success performing analysis and identifying areas for supplier performance improvement.
- Experience leading strategic initiatives, as well as activities related to supplier selection, product delivery specifications, and quality.
- Ability to work in a very fast past environment with minimal supervision.
- Able to maintain professional demeanor during tense situations.
- Infor LN ERP software is a plus (but any ERP system would be considered).
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.
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Aleron
May 15, 2025