Buyer at Multiquip – Cypress, California

FullTime Non-Exempt Hybrid (Cypress, CA)

We are seeking a detaildriven and solutionsoriented Buyer to support our Power Equipment product lines through effective sourcing, procurement, and supplier management. In this role, youll play a critical part in ensuring the timely and costeffective flow of materials, components, and services that support sales, production, and aftermarket parts operations.

If you thrive in a manufacturing environment, enjoy collaborating crossfunctionally, and take pride in driving strong supplier partnerships, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the supply chain.

• Review material requirements and purchase requisitions (SAP, Power Apps, or manual requests) for accuracy, historical usage, and validity to determine optimal purchase quantities and vendor selection.
• Source new and existing components to achieve the best balance of quality, cost, and lead time for both current and future needs.
• Identify alternative components and new supplier sources for longlead or constrained materials to support production, service, and aftermarket teams.
• Determine procurement method (direct buy vs. bid), prepare purchase orders and bid requests, and negotiate pricing and terms within scope of authority and budget.
• Review bid proposals and support supplier selection based on quality, cost, delivery, and performance.
• Execute interwarehouse transfers as needed to support inventory and production requirements.

• Work with engineering drawings and specifications for bid submittals.
• Release and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, change orders, and singlelevel and multilevel BOMs.
• Support custom and jobshop manufacturing environments.

• Qualify new suppliers and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to ensure consistent quality and supply continuity.
• Confer with vendors to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery schedules, leveraging market knowledge to assess value.
• Address defective or nonconforming materials in collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and vendors to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Expedite material deliveries to meet production and user requirements.

• Partner with manufacturing, receiving, quality, engineering, product management, sales, accounting, other buyers, and aftermarket/parts teams to ensure smooth information flow across the supply chain.
• Maintain accurate procurement records including pricing, delivery performance, inventory levels, and supplier metrics.

• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of supply chain operations.

• 35 years of experience as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer in a manufacturing environment
  (custom manufacturing or jobshop experience preferred)
• Bachelors degree from an accredited fouryear college or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Basic understanding of supply chain and procurement concepts
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, engineering change orders, and Bills of Materials
• Strong troubleshooting and problemsolving skills
• Ability to interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or digital formats

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and telephone skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable solving practical problems in environments with limited standardization

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience entering and maintaining data in ERP systems
  (SAP experience strongly preferred)

• Regularly required to sit and use hands for typing, handling materials, or filing
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, and stoop
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must have closevision capability to review documents and computer screens
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

• $34.00/hr-$38.00/hr
• 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• Excellent Benefits Package starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision (including orthodontics)
  • Companypaid Life, AD&D, ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• MetLife Hyatt Legal and AFLAC plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.
Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates legal right to work in the U.S.
Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

Data Privacy and Collection Notice (multiquip.com) https://www.multiquip.com/multiquip/data-privacy-and-collection-notice.htm