Operational Buyer III

sgs-job-5819

Business Support
 California
SAP
Operational Procurement
Purchasing
Supplier Management
MRP
Excel
Data Analysis
Vendor Negotiation

Contract - 12 Months

Vacaville, CA 95688 Support day-to-day operational procurement and purchasing activities for direct raw materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and material master data in SAP to support reliable MRP calculations and efficient purchase order creation. Manage supplier performance, delivery escalations, invoice issues, returns, pricing discrepancies, and other procurement challenges while collaborating with strategic buyers, category managers, Accounts Payable, and cross-functional stakeholders. The role also supports competitive bidding, low-value supplier negotiations, supplier onboarding, process improvements, and mentoring of junior team members.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day operational procurement and purchasing activities independently with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain, audit, and update purchase orders, supplier records, material master data, and procurement information in SAP.
  • Ensure procurement master data and outline agreements are accurate and current to support reliable MRP calculations and efficient PO creation.
  • Proactively manage raw material supplier performance to ensure material requirements and production plans can be achieved.
  • Monitor and track supplier performance and provide feedback to strategic buyers and category managers.
  • Manage supplier delivery confirmations and expedite orders that do not meet MRP or production requirements.
  • Manage MRP-driven delivery date push-outs and pull-ins.
  • Resolve late or missing purchase order confirmations.
  • Address supplier pricing discrepancies and delivery/shipping-related issues.
  • Manage Level 2 vendor escalations and drive timely resolution.
  • Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in on-time delivery, quality conformance, and compliance.
  • Manage and resolve vendor returns, including RMA processes, cost recovery, and replacement requirements.
  • Conduct regular open-order review meetings with suppliers.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable to research and resolve invoice inquiries and discrepancies.
  • Support supplier and raw material onboarding and approval activities with internal cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Support implementation of supplier changes and initiatives led by category managers and strategic buyers.
  • Lead competitive bidding processes in accordance with applicable procurement policies.
  • Execute RFx market interventions and support sourcing activities as required.
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers for low-value contracts.
  • Provide procurement data and analysis by extracting, manipulating, and interpreting raw purchasing information.
  • Create actionable procurement reports and analyses using Excel and business intelligence tools.
  • Collaborate with the broader procurement organization to maintain accurate supplier and material information.
  • Support strategic buyers and category managers in implementing supply strategies.
  • Train new employees and junior colleagues on procurement processes and systems.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to more junior team members.
  • Identify and communicate procurement, supplier, quality, delivery, and operational risks in a timely manner.
  • Follow established SOPs, policies, and GMP requirements.
  • Support a safe working environment by following site safety procedures, attending required training, and promptly reporting incidents or potential hazards.
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.

Skills:

  • Operational Procurement
  • Purchasing
  • Direct Raw Material Procurement
  • SAP ERP
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders
  • Supplier Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Supplier Performance Management
  • Vendor Escalation Management
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Competitive Bidding
  • RFx Processes
  • Procurement Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Invoice Resolution
  • Accounts Payable Coordination
  • Vendor Returns / RMA
  • Cost Recovery
  • Material and Vendor Master Data
  • MRP Planning
  • GMP Compliance
  • SOP Compliance
  • Risk Identification
  • Process Improvement
  • Mentoring and Training
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication
  • Customer Service Mindset
  • Multitasking and Time Management

Education/Experience:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in operational procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
  • Hands-on experience using SAP ERP in a purchasing/procurement environment is required.
  • Experience purchasing direct raw materials and managing the Purchase Requisition-to-Purchase Order process.
  • Experience managing suppliers and conducting low-value supplier negotiations.
  • Experience conducting competitive bid processes preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
  • APICS or equivalent MRP Planner certification preferred.
  • Ability to analyze and manipulate procurement data using Excel and/or BI tools.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a cross-functional team.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and objectives in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
  • Ability to read and follow SOPs and company policies and identify non-routine events.
  • Proactive, action-oriented, adaptable, and able to identify and escalate risks promptly.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively manage supplier relationships.
  • Ability to mentor and train new and junior team members.
  • Knowledge and adherence to GMP requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Must be willing to work onsite in Vacaville, CA, five days per week.

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