Buyer

Company: millenniumsoft
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position : Buyer Location : San Diego, CA Duration : 12 Months Contract Total Hours/week : 40.00 1 st shift Description: Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels. Analyze forecast, review requisitions, issue annual contracts, and issue and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products. Coordinate logistics and ensure on-time delivery. Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid unfavorable Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and escalate cost impact. Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program. Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance, Project Managers) to ensure requests are fulfilled. Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs, Project Delivery and documentation). Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points. Experience Required: 3 years Skills Required: Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportation Comprehension of part and change order specification requirements Ability to solve problems Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes) Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, RTV, issue credit memos, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time. Positive and effective communication skills (listening, presentation, interpersonal, written) with leaders, managers, stakeholders, peers and suppliers, and escalation of risks MRP and SAP experience MS Office (Excel required) Ability to work on computers, facilitate conference and phone calls Track Cost Avoidance (parts and transportation), Tariffs Take action and drive Supplier OTD and ensuring Ultriva is updated, Cut-in of new parts and Ultriva PN set-up, closing out old POs, prevent ship holds Attributes required: Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain Work with the utmost integrity and build positive relationships Ability to lead and take initiative Ability to work independently, partner, and also be a team player Attention to detail and organizational skills Dependable, accountable and responsible Have a sense of urgency and take initiative Continuous improvement and problem-solving know-how Education: Bachelor’s degree MBA preferred Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred APICS, CPIM certification preferred Nice to have: Ultriva experience SharePoint and Microsoft Teams experience Skype experience Project Management

Keywords: millenniumsoft, La Quinta , Buyer, Accounting, Auditing , San Diego, California