Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Pay Rate: $40 - $45/hr.
Location: North Hollywood, CA
Area Code: 213
ZIP Code: 91605
Start Date: Right Away
Shift: 1st shift - 7am- 3:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Keywords: #Buyerjobs; #ProductionPlanning #Aerospace

Benefits:
* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
* 401k
* On the job training / cross-training
* Life Insurance, disability insurance
* Voluntary life insurance for family members available.
* Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
* Scheduled performance reviews
* Referral program

Position Summary:
Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing needs, identifies and selects suppliers, initiates purchase orders, and arranges for delivery. Provides parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexity.

1. Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
2. May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs.
3. Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) preferred.
4. Knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts and general business operations.
5. General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
6. Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods.
7. Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).
8. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
9. Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions.
10. Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments and determine priority and order of assignments.
11. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.
12. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
13. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
14. Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain the best price and terms. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.