Purchasing Assistant (EP 2903) - Urgent Hiring

We are seeking an Purchasing Assistant for a long term client of ours in Riverside, CA. The ideal candidate must have construction industry experience, and is responsible for managing assigned suppliers to meet customer demand at the lowest cost and lead-time while managing inventory levels. Actively identifies and addresses issues in the supply chain to insure all requirements are met as well as drive continuous improvement of key metrics including delivery to customer requirements, cost, lead-time, inventory turns and quality.

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

Pay: 30.00-38.00/hour

Location: Riverside, CA

Responsibilities:

• Negotiating and purchasing materials, equipment, and/or services from suppliers
• Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine most competitive solution based on total cost of ownership
• Familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Leads complex sourcing projects and supplier performance reviews
• Performs a variety of complicated procurement tasks

Education and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain is preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in purchasing related to construction/home building sectors
• Purchasing experience in residential construction is required
• Strong negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.