ABOUT PLASTIKON

Over 30 years ago, Plastikon was established with the mission to be recognized as a world-leading plastic and contract manufacturer. Today, Plastikon continues to provide award-winning services to and plays an "essential part" in many of the world's most successful companies in their respective industries including medical, automotive and electronics. Harnessing state-of-the-art technology and dedicated employees, Plastikon has built a global reputation of exceeding customers' expectations. Our core values are simple: deliver on our commitment to provide the highest quality and value with corporate and social responsibility. In our many years as a Toyota Select Supplier, we have learned and applied the true principles of lean manufacturing, which has enabled us to control and successful growth. Our certified minority status provides another benefit to our valued customers to satisfy minority content initiatives.

Buyer

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing raw or semi-finished materials, tools, supplies, machinery, equipment, or services necessary for JIT manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform regular cycle counting and physical inventory processes to ensure inventory accuracy
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct quantities
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Study sales records and maintain inventory levels of current stock at all locations
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history
• Analyze proposals and other data and information to determine reasonable prices
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
• 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
• Maintain and review computerized and/or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services
• Interview vendors and visit suppliers’ plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices
• Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in Business or equivalent
• 3+ years of proven experience as a buyer in a manufacturing industry is required
• Excellent negotiation skills and background in supplier management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MRP systems
• Good understanding of accounting, inventory, budgeting, and purchasing activities
• Proficient in MS Office and Outlook
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• All California applicants for employment must provide evidence that they have received a COVID-19 vaccination that has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States and are fully vaccinated, unless you can provide a medical or religious reason for the exemption. If you received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccination, proof of receipt of both doses is required. Receipt of one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is also acceptable. Fully vaccinated means it has been 14 days after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine has been given or it has been 14 days after the one dose of the J&J vaccine has been given. Are you fully vaccinated?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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