Buyer

Description : About the Role

About the Role

As a Buyer, you will be an integral part of the Purchasing team at JPMS. Reporting to the Manager of Purchasing, you will work closely with our team of Buyers to perform all the activities and operations in purchasing.

This position is hybrid and will work out of our Santa Clarita office, 3x per week.

What You will Do :

• Research, select, and purchase quality products and materials
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions
• Coordinate with inventory, management, marketing, creative and warehouse teams
• Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management
• Run MRP (Material Requirements Planning) report daily for demand and analyze it
• Plan and purchase all buys, as well as purchasing requisitions
• Monitor and maintain open purchase order report
• Expedite and / or cancel excess purchase orders; prepare change orders as needed
• Forecast and plan yearly, quarterly, and monthly demands
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels
• Quote new as well as old; source existing and new business as needed
• Request samples as needed
• Manage all artwork and changes with suppliers
• Continuously look for cost saving methods
• Maintain vendor profile in Microsoft Dynamics
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing and terms
• Update management on status of orders
• Overall provide support to the different departments as needed pertaining to procurement

Who You Are :

• Have a strong work ethic and can-do attitude, leaving a positive impression on everyone you interact with
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional stakeholders, fostering a cohesive team environment
• Strong time management skills and able to act with a sense of urgency
• Highly organized, detail oriented and efficient multitasker
• Self-starter and thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance
• Comfortable wearing many hats and moving fluidly between tasks
• Utilize relevant industry jargon and terminology consistently in both verbal and written communications
• Act and propose new ideas and solutions before asked
• You are positive, upbeat, and friendly with a can-do attitude and a knack for solving problems
• Self-described beauty enthusiast, passionate about hair care

Requirements : What You'll Need :

What You'll Need : Skills :

Skills :

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking & negotiation skills
• Ability to speak Spanish and / or Mandarin a plus

Education :

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree in a related field preferred

Experience :

• Minimum 3 years in Purchasing role required
• Minimum 1 years' experience in Microsoft D365 preferred
• Beauty industry experience highly preferred

Competitive Compensation :

• The expected hourly range for this position is $21.64-$26.45 per hour . The exact hourly rate is determined by various factors including geographic location, experience, skills, and education.
• Discretionary Bonus Plan : This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package : In addition to base salary, JPMS offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment.

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