Buyer
North Hollywood, CA
6-month contract +
Pay Rate $31.58-$40/HR.
The Buyer uses expertise in performing a variety of purchasing activities including pricing, negotiating terms, volume discounts, long-term contracts and delivery of goods\services with suppliers
Applies government laws and regulations while conducting procurement activities and ensures alignment with management objectives
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Describe the major duties of the job
List the Essential Duties and Responsibilities in order of most time spent to least
To the right under the % column, include the % for each item or group of items that are to total 100%)
Job Duty % - Review MRP (SAP) order action messages, maintain schedule and visibility, identify, and resolve issues until shipment
Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP (SAP) messages
Negotiate prices and deliveries that are consistent with schedule needs. - Process changes, rescheduled, and outside processing that are required to accomplish the production schedule goals.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving on time deliveries of quality products
Follow through special requests and expedites
Identify potential late deliveries and plan recovery
Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and department workload.
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in the production control field, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.
- (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- Requires excellent planning, organizational and motivational skills.
- Knowledge of MRP (SAP) system is a must.
- General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards helpful.
- Knowledge of military spares standards helpful.
- Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized MRP system.
- Requires strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.
- Have the ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on a timely basis.
- Have the ability to maintain flexibility and be adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the company
Be a part of the ConsultNet difference
As a leading national provider of IT staffing and solutions, ConsultNet delivers exceptional services to startup, midmarket and Fortune 1000 companies across North America
Since 1996, we've partnered with clients to create rewarding opportunities for our consultants, successfully building teams that have surefire results
In the past two years alone, we have placed more than 1,500 consultants in contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement opportunities
We understand communication is key to finding the right job that matches your skills and career goals
For us, it's not just the work that we do; it's how we do the work
Our breadth of offerings extends to multiple IT positions in major markets throughout the country, see more at -