Supply Chain Buyer

Description

Since 1904, Nelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading global provider of custom engineering and manufacturing solutions across industrial, IoT, lighting, medical, telecommunications, consumer, and aerospace & defense sectors.
We bring ideas to life through global Joint Design Manufacturing—helping customers innovate, grow, and deliver products the world can depend on.

At the heart of our culture is The Nelson Miller Group Way
: Unleash the Power of One — One Global Team / One Vision / One Commitment
. Our century-long legacy is built on a deep commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and unwavering customer satisfaction—principles strengthened by our TEAM core values:
Take Ownership, Exceed Expectations, Act with Integrity, and Make an Impact.

The Supply Chain
Buyer I role supports Nelson Miller Group's City of Industry operation and is responsible for purchasing materials for multiple NMG sites from the California HQ office as needed. The role manages assigned materials and purchase orders through the full order life cycle (RFQ to Cash)—from RFQ and order placement through supplier confirmation, shipment, delivery, and receipt.

In addition to day-to-day buying activities, this position coordinates domestic and international logistics, monitors purchase price variance (PPV), and negotiates routine pricing, freight, lead‑time, and commercial improvements with suppliers. The Buyer I works closely with suppliers and cross‑functional teams across different locations and time zones to maintain material availability, control cost, and support customer and production requirements.

This team member will work collaboratively with other buyers and receive guidance and mentoring from a Senior Buyer. The successful candidate is expected to learn continuously, accept coaching, and take ownership of assigned tasks through completion.

• Purchase assigned raw materials, components, finished goods, and related supplies for multiple NMG sites.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders in Epicor, ensuring accurate part numbers, HTS codes, pricing, quantities, revisions, due dates, ship‑to locations, lead times, and terms.
• Manage assigned purchases from RFQ and quote review through PO placement, supplier acknowledgement, shipment, delivery, and receipt.
• Review demand, inventory, open orders, forecasts, and production priorities to place orders on time and reduce shortage, excess, and expedite risks.
• Track open and past‑due POs; secure updated supplier commitments and elevate material risks before they affect production or customer delivery.
• Coordinate PO changes, reschedules, cancellations, expedites, and inter‑site requirements with planning, operations, and suppliers.

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, 3PL partners, and receiving teams.
• Select or recommend shipment methods based on required delivery dates, cost, service level, and business risk.
• Obtain and review shipping documents, tracking information, shipment status, and delivery appointments; maintain accurate updates in Epicor and applicable reports.
• Support consolidation, routing, expedite, and freight‑cost reduction opportunities across NMG sites.
• Resolve routine shipment delays, delivery discrepancies, freight claims, and documentation issues, escalating significant risks when needed.

• Monitor purchase price variance (PPV) against standard cost, prior purchase price, quote, budget, and approved pricing.
• Investigate unfavorable PPV and pricing discrepancies, document root causes, and…