Senior Buyer

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and a global leader in the field of integrated membrane solutions which includes reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, wastewater and process treatment and applications. Currently used on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high‑purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and specialty process applications.

Here at Hydranautics, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. We are proud to be a Drug‑free, E‑Verify and EEO employer.

We are proud to offer a generous compensation and robust benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, F.S.A. and H.S.A plans, Retirement plans (401k and ROTH), (12) Paid company holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and career development, Employee Assistance Plan, and more. This is an onsite position in our Oceanside, CA facility.

Under general supervision, execute and control the procurement commitments required to support primarily the Hydranautics Production operation, with increasing consideration to supplier management, quality, price, total cost, and service. Partner and influence external and internal stakeholders as it relates to procurement of raw materials, etc. for production. Work closely with the production planning department and manufacturing.

• Analyzes MRP to determine replenishment of raw material. Answer messages, place Purchase Orders as required.
• Ensures accuracy of Procurement data within the JD Edwards Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) database, including, updating the database with proper material lead times and quantities to ensure orders are delivered on time for production; evaluates safety stock levels within JDE item master.
• Certifies requests and acknowledges supplier delivery dates are accurate in ERP system.
• Partners across organizational departments such as planning, manufacturing, engineering, and product development for opportunities related to supply and quality of materials.
• Oversees supplier management for assigned commodities, including but not limited to, vendor performance based on price, quality and service and addressing those areas with the individual vendors which do not meet the organizations' satisfaction.
• Notifies vendors of any order discrepancies. Informs managements of any problems associated with vendor performance or products.
• Assesses, scrutinizes, and controls cost aspects of materials under area of responsibility, including raw materials and processes supply standard costs bi‑annually.
• Studies the Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reporting monthly, determine validity of such variances.
• Determines and implements opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership of raw materials and manufacturing supplies.
• Establishes and implements inventory management methods, e.g., vendor managed inventory.
• Attends Material Review and Change meetings.
• Works with receiving and accounting to resolve accounts payable & logistic issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Business Administration and eight to ten (8-10) years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of materials management concepts, principles, and Material Requisition Planning models in a demand‑based manufacturing environment, including databases used in MRP.
• Read and comprehend highly complex instructions, correspondence, and electronic emails. Write reports, and effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and employees across a cross‑functional matrix. Working knowledge in reading and writing contracts.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills:
  Word, Excel,…