Purchasing Buyer

JOB OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: Purchasing Buyer

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

EMPLOYEE TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION:  19772 Pauling, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of power testing instruments and systems including programmable AC Power Source and DC Power Supplies, AC loads and DC Electronic Loads, Digital Power Meters and Automated Testing Systems for applications in LED Lighting, Led Drivers, Aerospace, Defense, Military, Automotive, Medical, Battery, Solar, Marine, and Regulatory Testing.

We’re looking for a Purchasing Buyer, to work in our Foothill Ranch, California office. Applicant must have identifiable characteristics that complement the company’s core values (Customer Focus, Efficiency, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Passion). This is a full-time position with the opportunity to receive company benefits after 90 days of employment… Medical, Dental, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides purchasing activities for company, from major finished good parts to small electronic subcomponents, and services. Tracks and statuses incoming orders and shipments

• Provides multiple quotes for new purchases, and verifies delivery times and prices

• Ensures company procedures are followed with regard to sign-off levels, proper paperwork, etc.

• Issues and tracks purchase orders, work with receiving to validate incoming shipment with purchase orders, and coordinates incorrect or damaged material with suppliers

• Provides reports and information on incoming material statues

• Seeks methods of reducing company purchasing expenses through supplier cost reductions

• Provides production control activities from company, from work order and pick list generation and tracking through completion of work orders

• Coordinate activities with Production Control Manager, Production Manager, and Warehouse Managers to support overall Production Planning process

• Coordinate and resolve material issues between Production and Purchasing to ensure work orders are completed on time

• Support accounting team when needed in all above activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• MAS90/200 experience required

•1+ years buyer/purchaser experience

• 1+ years of production control experience

• Associates degree or higher a plus 

• Good communicator and negotiator

• Detail-oriented

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

This is a non-supervisory position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General office skills and dexterity are required. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Chroma Systems Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, marriage or veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.