Top 8 Purchasing agent Jobs in Santa Maria, Ca

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Elevate Aircraft Seating —Santa Maria, CA
- $82,000 - $103,000 a year
- Extended hours
- US work authorization
- In-person
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Operations Support Specialist
CalPortland —Santa Maria, CA
- $57,000 - $67,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Purchasing Manager
Elevate Aircraft Seating —Santa Maria, CA
- $113,500 - $152,000 a year
- Extended hours
- 8 years
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Farm Supply Co. —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Merchandising
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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- Health insurance
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MW Components —Santa Maria, CA
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
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- Paid time off
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Elevate Aircraft Seating
Santa Maria, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$82,000 - $103,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

1 year
Entry level

Full Job Description

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Buyer to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, with on-time delivery and top quality via issuance of a purchase order. The Buyer will assist more senior buyers and perform a range of activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Make daily purchases within allotted programs based on requisitions and analyze the quality, specifications and delivery requirements
Send out quotations for bid on non-contracted items and negotiates best price
Enter purchase orders into system and issue to supplier via fax or e-mail
Review purchase orders on a weekly basis via reporting system and follows up on past due items plus requirements due in coming weeks
Highlight any problem areas and reports to the Purchasing Supervisor
Interact with Planning and Production to ensure any changes in production requirements are flowed down to suppliers
Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers promoting courtesy, objectivity and fairness
Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while staying within stock level buffers
Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) written against suppliers and relay such information to them and coordinate corrective action
Update suppliers with engineering changes and drawings
Review supplier performance
Locate new suppliers (if necessary)
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
A Bachelor’s degree is desired.

Experience:

Position may be filled with both entry level and experienced candidates.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Other:

Extended or irregular hours may be required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $82,000 - $103,000 annually

Featured Benefits:

Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
12 paid holidays
Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
And so much more!

Other Perks:

Potential for growth within organization
Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture

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