Buyer

Our client, a well-established organization in the distribution industry, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team in Chino, CA. This is a hands-on, transactional purchasing position supporting day-to-day buying and inventory needs across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone with previous distribution, manufacturing, or similar industry experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced purchasing environment. The Buyer will primarily focus on reviewing recommended purchases, validating inventory needs, executing purchase orders, monitoring open orders, and working with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Review recommended purchases and validate quantities and inventory needs before placing orders.
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders for assigned products and locations.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Review open purchase orders, supplier lead times, and expected delivery dates.
• Expedite orders as needed to prevent product or inventory shortages.
• Identify opportunities to transfer inventory between locations.
• Partner with Purchasing, Operations, Demand Planning, and other internal teams to support inventory requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding purchase orders, quantities, delivery schedules, and discrepancies.
• Assist with resolving pricing, quantity, delivery, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support vendor-managed and consigned inventory programs.
• Help identify excess inventory, potential shortages, and other supply risks.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information within the company's ERP system.
• Support additional purchasing and inventory-related needs as they arise.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, buying, inventory management, or supply chain.
• Prior experience within distribution, manufacturing, or a similar industry is required.
• Hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Understanding of inventory replenishment, supplier lead times, and order management.
• Experience working within an ERP system. Specific ERP experience is not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders and priorities at the same time.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.

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