Buyer in Placentia, California at Goulds Pumps IPG LLC

Buyer

US-CA-Placentia

Job ID: 2026-16771
# of Openings: 1
Category: Sourcing SupplyChain & Logistics
US-CA-Placentia-3011

Overview



Responsibilities

• ADHERANCE TO ALL SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND HOUSEKEEPING GUIDELINES IN THE PLANT AND OFFICE SETTINGS
• GENERATE AND INTERPRET PURCHASE ORDER DEMAND REPORTS
• EFFECTIVELY AND PROFFICIENTLY RECOGNIZE DEMAND
• MAINTAIN AND AUDIT SUPERMARKETS FOR REPLENISHMENT IN A SHOP FLOOR SETTING
• PURCHASE ORDER ENTRY/CREATION - ERP
• PURCHASE ORDER UPDATE/MAINTENANCE - ERP
• DISCRETE PURCHASE ORDER MANAGEMENT
• ABILITY TO MANAGE AND SUPPORT JOB EXECUTION ENVIRONMENT
• EXPEDITES DELIVERY OF GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED
• EXPEDITE PURCHASE ORDERS - ABILITY TO MANAGE EXECUTION AND RECOVERY OF SUPPLY
• CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER RECORDS AND RECEIPTS
• MAINTAIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUPPLIERS AND INTERNAL CUSTOMERS
• COMMUNICATE AND NEGOTIATE WITH SUPPLIERS
• SUPPLIER DELIVERY (ON-TIME PERFORMANCE)
• SUPPLIER PAYMENT - RECEIPT RECONCILATION TO SUPPLIER INVOICE TO ENSURE TIMELY PAYMENT
• SUPPLIER PAYMENT - RECEIPT RECONCILATION TO SUPPLIER INVOICE TO ENSURE TIMELY DISPUTE
• SUPPLIER ADD - INITIATE AND SUPPORT THE CREATION OF NEW SUPPLIERS INTO THE ERP SYSTEM
• SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT - TRACK AND MONITOR SUPPLIER QUALITY AND DELIVERY
• SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT - KPI COUNTERMEASURE - CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTERMEASURE
  • EFFECTIVELY Documents underperforming suppliers and establishes corrective action plans in accordance with our Quality Management System, replacing suppliers who fail to meet our standards.
• SUPPORT SHOP PRODUCTION/PROJECT REVIEW MEETING WITH TIMELY AND ACCURATE JOB PURCHASE ORDER DELIVERY DETAIL
• PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES - SUPPLIER SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE BID
• SALES ORDERS QUOTATION SUPPORT - PROVIDE QUOTATIONS TO SUPPORT REPAIR QUOTATIONS
• ANNUAL PURCHASE PRICE SAVINGS: MATERIAL AND SERVICE
• MULTI-SITE RESPONSBILITY
• CAPITAL PURCHASING LEAD FOR MULTI-SITES/REGION

Qualifications
Competency/Skills

• PROFFIENT IN USE OF COMPUTER
• PROFFIENCY IN USE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT)
• PROFFIENCY IN USE OF EPICOR ERP PLATFORM (VANTAGE OR KINETIC) OR OTHER ERP SYSTEMS
• PROFFIENCY IN NAVIGATING MULTIPLE SYSTEM PLATFORMS
• PROFFIENCY IN SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT AND PURCHASE ORDER RECOVERY
• ABILITY TO READ, INTERPRET AND ANALYZE DRAWINGS FOR PART NUMBER, OPTIONS, MATERIAL, REVISION, AND APPROVAL
• SELF STARTER WITH ABILITY TO WORK WITHIN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
• ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
• ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE MULTPLE TASKS/PRIORITIES WHILE MEETING DEADLINE OR SCHEDULES
• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS TO INTERACT EFFECTIVELY WITH DIVERSE GROUPS
• ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS AND RESOLVE PROACTIVELY
• ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE PURCHASING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND COMPLIANCE RISK
• Strong understanding of pump components and repair processes including welding and machining.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient in use of computer and other electronic devices such as tablets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (Epicor or equivalent)
• Proficiency in use of excel and functionality to support data mining and analysis
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• ADEPT AND AGILE IN EXPEDITING PURCHASE ORDER FULLFILLMENT

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in industrial equipment repair or machining, preferably industrial pump/rotating equipment.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and using precision measuring tools.
• Strong understanding of pump components and repair processes including welding and machining.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in use of excel and functionality to support data mining and analysis
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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