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Buyer
Posted: 03/25/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Industry: Retail/Consumer Goods & Services
Job Number: 17848
Field of Expertise: Supply Chain Logistics
Remote Friendly: No
Job Description
Our client, a leader in the power sports industry, is seeking an experienced Buyer for a 6+ month contract assignment in Riverside, CA. This role is fully onsite.
The Buyer is responsible for managing the supply base to ensure that all suppliers meet expectations for quality, delivery, cost, and technology.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Buyer is responsible for managing the supply base to ensure that all suppliers meet expectations for quality, delivery, cost, and technology.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for managing the quality performance of suppliers
- Manages the purchase price and total acquisition cost of out-sourced components and coordinates the implementation of cost reduction opportunities
- Conducts make vs. buy analysis
- Prepares and solicits requests for quotes and proposals
- Supports product development from concept stage to production
- Guides the selection process of suppliers to be considered for new projects and facilitates early involvement of suppliers in design development
- Identifies new product and process technologies and facilitates introducing the organization to suppliers that may possess new or superior technical capabilities
- Leads negotiations and problem resolution discussions with suppliers and ensures the adequacy and timeliness of supplier correction action plans
- Coordinates and communicates new component releases and design changes with suppliers
- Monitors supplier capabilities, lead-times, and capacity to ensure on-time delivery of components to support production schedules. Supports expediting deliveries from suppliers as required
- Responsible for submitting requisitions for tooling expenditures in accordance with established procedures
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or technical area desired
- 4+ years of purchasing or relevant experience (buyer, planner, purchasing, sourcing, etc.)
- APICS CPIM and/or ISM C.P.M./A.P.P. desired
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Previous Materials/Purchasing experience
- Effective negotiation, communication, decision making and problem solving skills
- Highly organized and effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proven strength in working effectively cross-functionally
- Ability to professionally represent the company by developing productive working relationships with suppliers
- Capable of reading and interpreting engineering documentation and technical data
- Fundamental knowledge of MAPICS MRP and web-based business systems desired
Meet Your Recruiter
Gena Gonzales
Senior Recruiting Consultant
Gena joined Corps Team in 2021 and has over 12 years of recruiting experience focusing on IT, Engineering and Professional Services. She also has experience in start-up and corporate environments with consultative full life cycle recruitment background, administrative support and HR background. She is skilled at building relationships with employees across all levels of an organization, multitasking and adapting to meet any changing organizational needs. Gena has a Bachelors degree in Journalism and a minor in Speech Communications.
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