MYNARIC USA INC.
Indirect Buyer
Hawthorne, CA
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Full time
Our business is rapidly expanding, and we require an experience Indirect Buyer to work closely with our Supply Management team. As a start-up organization in a growth phase, your days may not always look the same and will need to jump in where needed to help reach our goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based, solution driven environment and will bring creativity, compassion, and clarity to each challenge they will face. Based in Hawthorne, California, the candidate will support the needs of our employees in multiple states across various time zones, and interface with our HQ in Germany.
Description
Responsibilities:
- You observe procurement market you’re assigned to and deal with the relevant manufacturing and testing procedures
- Procure indirect materials to support production plant development and projects as required.
- You support the evaluation and selection of suppliers, qualify them and contribute to sustainable supplier development
- You plan invitations to tender and conduct supplier enquiries and then prepare bid comparisons
- You place blanket orders and purchase orders and follow them up on a sustained basis. This includes checking order confirmations and creating delivery reminders. Last but not least, you check, and process incoming invoices assigned to you to complete the purchasing process.
- You focus on security of supply, quality and market-driven prices and conditions.
- Oversees and maintains current inventory
- Oversees and works in the stockroom as needed to fulfill receiving and shipping duties
- Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
- Negotiates contracts with wholesalers and suppliers.
- Assesses financial risks of purchases.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree
- Business or related field
· 5+ years’ experience in purchasing
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
· Efficient typing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.
· Ability to compile information and make decisions.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
o SAP experience
o Bilingual in German and English
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
· Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time including internationally
What we offer you:
· A competitive salary
· Health, vision, and dental insurance
· A 401k program with matching
· A dynamic work environment
· The capability to grow your career with the growth of the company
· A flexible work environment
Job Type: Full-time