Top 2090 Purchasing occupations Jobs in California

Procurement Buyer
Espinoza Brothers Food Distribution Inc —Fresno, CA
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Material Procurement Buyer
Megaforce Corporation —San Jose, CA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Procurement and Materials Management
AC Transit —Oakland, CA
- $196,106 - $234,164 a year
- Online Application
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
9d
Indirect Procurement Manager
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. —Hercules, CA
- $157,400 - $216,400 a year
- Office
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Purchasing Systems Administrator, Sequoia National Park
Delaware North —Sequoia National Park, CA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
WFH Picker
Qureos Inc —Los Angeles, CA
- $30 - $75 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Work from home
6d
Sourcing Specialist (Product Development) - Remote
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. —Calabasas, CA
- $87,600 - $131,500 a year
- Remote
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Laboratory experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Purchasing Coordinator – Req# HRS-807
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital —Hollister, CA
- $29 - $39 an hour
- Email
- Acute care
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Lead Fixture Purchasing Agent
Ross Stores —Dublin, CA
- $81,000 - $121,800 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Remote Procurement Manager
Qureos Inc —San Diego, CA
- $50 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
10d
Purchasing Supervisor (Warehouse)
Panama Buena Vista Union School District —Bakersfield, CA
- $77,204 - $93,592 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- School experience
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Purchasing Specialist
Griswold Industries Dba Cla-Val —Costa Mesa, CA
- $57,343.92 - $129,023.82 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
Purchasing Coordinator
California State University —Fresno, CA
- Email
- Background check
- High school
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Procurement Specialist
Mach Industries —Victorville, CA
- $30 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Retirement plan
Specialist, Procurement
L3Harris Technologies —San Diego, CA
- $73,000 - $1,350,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Purchasing Manager, Technology
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Purchasing Agent
Rolling Hills Nut Company —Hickman, CA
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Purchasing Agent
Flex LTD —Fontana, CA
- $61,200 - $84,200 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- English
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Purchasing Assistant
Core-Mark —Sacramento, CA
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Research
- Office
- Windows
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
14d
Inventory/Purchasing Admin
Allied Fluid Products Corp. —Oakland, CA
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- 3 years

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Procurement Buyer

Espinoza Brothers Food Distribution Inc
Fresno, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Sourcing
Interpersonal skills
ERP systems
Attention to detail
Contracts

Full Job Description

SUMMARY

The Procurement Buyer will oversee merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBLITIES

§ Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.

§ Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.

§ Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.

§ Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.

§ Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.

§ Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.

§ Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.

§ Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.

§ Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.

§ Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.

§ Provide clerks with information to print on price tags, such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs, manufacturer number, season code, or style number.

§ Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.

§ Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.

§ Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.

§ Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.

§ Compare transportation options to determine the most energy-efficient options.

§ Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.

§ Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products for resale to consumers.

§ Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office Settings: The majority of a buyer's time is spent in a standard office setting, working at a computer reviewing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
Hybrid/On-Site: Often operates in corporate offices or manufacturing/logistics hubs.
Vendor Sites & Trade Shows: Travel may be required occasionally to visit supplier facilities, attend trade shows, or conduct product evaluations.
Fast-Paced: The environment can be high-stress when mitigating supply delays, expediting urgent parts, or negotiating tight contracts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sedentary: Primarily a desk job involving sitting for long periods while using a computer and telephone.
Light Lifting: Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects or sample packages up to 10 lbs.
Dexterity: Routine use of hands to operate standard office equipment like keyboards and printers.
Sensory Requirements: Requires close and distance vision for examining parts and contracts, as well as clear verbal/hearing capabilities for frequent negotiation.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Negotiation & Contracting: Ability to secure competitive pricing, favorable delivery terms, and beneficial contracts.
Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to interpret cost data, analyze bids (RFP/RFQ), and conduct value analyses.
Tech Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookup) and experience using ERP and inventory software.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for building supplier relationships and resolving discrepancies with internal finance teams
Problem-Solving: The capacity to quickly identify alternative sourcing and execute supply chain problem-solving during backorders or delays.
Organization: Must be highly detail-oriented to track open purchase orders, manage vendor scorecards, and monitor inventory levels.

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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