Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Rantec is hiring a Sr. Buyer!  Relocation is supported!

Come join our team!  Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits, the following are a few: 

• Competitive wages
• Great benefits - i.e. Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation - 2 weeks to start, Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K with matching up to 6%
• Years of Service Awards.
• We have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 schedule
• Free catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we work. 

Rantec is located in Los Osos, California is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test.

Position Summary

Manage supply chain to support all aspects of development, production, test, and facility activities. Communicate with suppliers to quote, negotiate, place and monitor orders.  Identify new and alternate suppliers when necessary and support supplier qualification efforts.  Support bid and proposal efforts with quotations and cost estimation.  Utilize experience and knowledge to continually drive procurement activity towards lowest total experience cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and Procure Materials Using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) System – generate and confirm purchase orders based on interpretation of MRP suggested orders.  Upload and communicate Rantec MRP demand with key suppliers.  Perform semi-autonomous internet–based ordering practices.  Use and improve system-generated reports to optimize inventory levels.
• Generate & Maintain Non-MRP Generated Purchase Orders (POs) – Create orders from a wide variety of non-MRP sources, including market cards and purchase requisitions.  Monitor order status to ensure timely receipt of materials. 
• Maintain Material Availability Information – Provide timely notification of known material supply issues.  Provide supplier recovery information for any shortages.
• Supplier Interface – Maintain supplier contacts, quotes, negotiate lead-time, price and delivery with suppliers.  Establish and maintain supplier relations management for Rantec.  Maintain supplier performance data as appropriate.
• Support Supplier Quality – Assist in processing of corrective actions dealing with supplier performance issues.  Work as advocate for supplier while maintaining Rantec’s best interest.   
• Obtain Material Availability and Pricing Information for New Product – Support proposal efforts and development scheduling by maintaining material delivery and cost status information for new products.  This activity may involve material tracking outside of the MRP system.
• Interface with Personnel from Various Departments – Assist organization by providing materials and supplies for daily operations as required.  Create convincing, accurate management presentations demonstrating critical thinking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years procurement experience in electronics manufacturing is preferred
• Experience of product development and new product introduction a plus
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and related reports
• Ability to read and extract relevant information from engineering drawings
• Ability to successfully execute duties under pressure from deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Salary Range: $31.61 - $41.09 Hourly

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