Temporary Purchasing Assistant​/Buyer

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive assistant/buyer for a full-time, 3-month temporary assignment
. This role is on-site only; remote work is not offered. The successful candidate will manage the procurement of critical materials and services, ensuring production continuity and cost-efficiency. This role requires a "hit-the-ground-running" approach to support our supply chain during a high-activity period.

• Purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization.
• Utilizing qualified vendors, evaluate bids and negotiate best prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
• Establish working relationships with local distribution reps and other domestic suppliers.
• Quoting new and existing OEM products and custom electrical and metal fabrication parts.
• Fulfillment of urgent material needs for production, spares, customer site downs and engineering.
• Disciplined execution of MRP and MRO order actions
• Disciplined maintenance of purchased part MRP attributes (lead time, supplier, cost, etc.).
• Coordination with Planners, Engineering, Production, and other Buyers to standardize operating procedures.
• Work with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Other tasks as assigned by your manager, as needed to support the Purchasing team

• AA/AS or BA/BS in a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of purchasing experience, specifically within the below areas OR relevant equivalent experience
• Electronic Components, OEM, Metal Fab, Cables, and Vacuum Components.
• Technical Literacy:
  Ability to read and interpret component specifications.
• Communication:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for vendor negotiation and internal reporting.

• Technical Literacy:
  Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
• Logistics:
  Experience monitoring Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and pipeline programs.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (AA/BS).
• Direct experience with the Oracle Cloud Purchasing module.

• Prolonged sitting or standing and working on a computer is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and written).
• Occasional light lifting (up to 15lbs).

Hours
:
Monday-Friday, 9AM-5:30PM

Location
: 5750 Hellyer Avenue, Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95138