Senior Buyer (Irvine)

Sr. Buyer

We are an OEM in the Automotive industry who is looking for a fluent Mandarin speaking Sr. Buyer to join our team.

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities :

• Issue requests for quotes / proposals (RFQ / RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements for existing business.
• Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
• Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
• Maintain accuracy of information within SYSPRO, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
• Ensure SYSPRO parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety, and current inventory levels, making recommendations to management for adjustments to levels.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed, enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.

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