The Procurement Buyer II is responsible for the independent management of direct material procurement strategies supporting production operations. This role evaluates supplier capabilities, negotiates commercial terms, and makes purchasing decisions that impact cost, supply continuity, and operational performance
This position exercises discretion and judgement in balancing competing supply chain priorities, including cost, quality, lead time, and risk within a regulated manufacturing environment. The role partners cross-functionally to resolve complex supply issues and drive procurement decisions that support business objectives.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exercises independent judgment in supply risk mitigation, including supplier changes, alternate sourcing, and allocation decisions.
- Assesses financial and operational impact of procurement decisions and adjusts strategy accordingly.
- Identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes cost-saving and process improvement opportunities, exercising independent judgment to determine feasibility, business impact, and implementation approach. Leads and implements initiatives that improve procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance in alignment with business objectives.
- Utilizes Microsoft D365 and other enterprise systems as decision-support tools to analyze demand requirements, purchasing trends, and inventory levels, and exercises independent judgment to determine appropriate procurement actions for raw materials.
- Evaluates system-generated recommendations, including planned purchase and production orders, and determines alignment with production needs.
- Makes decisions to prioritize orders and adjust procurement strategy based on lead times, transportation constraints, lifecycle changes (e.g., phase-in/phase-out), quality testing requirements, safety stock levels, and capacity considerations, ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with business objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or other related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ related experience in Procurement or 3 years’ experience with master’s degree.
- Experience with Microsoft D365 MRP and Procurement software.
- Experience with Power BI.
- 3+ years’ experience in a highly regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, etc.)
- 3 years’ relevant work experience in procurement, sourcing, contracts, analytics, ERP Systems.
Pay: $58.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Dynamics 365: 1 year (Preferred)
- Power BI: 1 year (Preferred)
- Procurement: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Northridge, CA 91324 (Required)
Work Location: In person
