Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Buyer to join a manufacturing-focused team in Fremont, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will handle day-to-day purchasing activity for both production and operational needs, while keeping procurement records accurate and up to date in NetSuite. The ideal candidate brings experience in a capital equipment or similar manufacturing setting and is comfortable working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily purchasing activity for direct and indirect materials, ensuring orders are placed accurately and on time.
- Build, revise, and maintain purchase orders in NetSuite to support ongoing operational and production requirements.
- Enter and update procurement data in the system, including new item setup, order changes, and resolution of record discrepancies.
- Source materials, components, services, and supplies that support capital equipment manufacturing activities.
- Work with suppliers to secure and document appropriate payment and credit arrangements.
- Manage supplier tax-exemption documentation and keep related records current and compliant.
- Maintain accurate vendor and purchasing information within internal systems to support reliable procurement operations.
- Prepare routine purchasing reports and assist with tracking order status, supplier activity, and procurement performance.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, availability, delivery timing, and order-related issues.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to help ensure materials and equipment are available to meet business demands.
- 3 to 8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or buyer-related work.
- Background supporting both direct and indirect buying activities.
- Experience in capital equipment, manufacturing, or another product-based environment.
- Familiarity with procuring raw materials, commodities, and components used in manufactured products.
- Strong system skills with accurate, high-volume data entry capability.
- NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities independently.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to follow through effectively with suppliers and internal teams.