We are looking for a Buyer to join our team in Hayward, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position plays an important role in keeping materials, packaging, and operational supplies flowing to meet production demands. The Buyer will partner closely with internal teams and suppliers to coordinate purchasing activity, monitor order progress, and maintain accurate procurement records. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving manufacturing or supply chain environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and issue purchase orders for production materials, packaging components, and other business-critical supplies.
- Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, shipment details, and expected delivery schedules.
- Monitor outstanding orders and take action to address delays, shortages, or other fulfillment concerns.
- Maintain current and accurate purchasing data, vendor records, and procurement documentation within enterprise systems.
- Support replenishment efforts by aligning purchasing activity with inventory levels and production requirements.
- Gather vendor quotations and assist with evaluating options based on cost, timing, and availability.
- Coordinate invoice verification and help ensure purchasing paperwork is complete and properly matched.
- Update spreadsheets and routine reports that track procurement activity, supplier performance, and order status.
- Provide day-to-day support for additional purchasing and supply chain initiatives as business needs evolve.
- At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory support, customer service, or administrative operations within a manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain setting.
- Hands-on experience creating, processing, and following up on purchase orders.
- Familiarity with ERP or purchasing platforms such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar business systems.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing purchasing information.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Proven ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and follow through in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience handling vendor communication, invoice entry or matching, and general procurement documentation is preferred.
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is a plus.