Buyer

Buyer Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) – Torrance, CA On-site Company Overview Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber.

Our clients are world leaders in their industries, spanning entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation sectors. This is a critical, hands-on role in supply chain and operations, located in Torrance, CA. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced, high impact and stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within BCI.

Veterans welcome!

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for coordinating and initiating the timely release of purchase orders as well as negotiating contracts for production materials and supporting all stages of product development, working with engineers and manufacturing personnel. Coordinate competitive procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepare required supporting documentation.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in the Corporation’s success, ensuring that we continually meet required production schedules as well as managing end-to-end materials procurement for internal developments. This is a hands-on position. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze current orders, historical data, and other records to determine the best source. Identify and recommend suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability. May conduct supplier site visits and evaluate them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria.

May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team. Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issue purchase orders and agreements, that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers.

Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Systems is a plus. Select suppliers for lower cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiate price, delivery, quality and service. Develop alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.

Resolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitate the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel. Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, invoice discrepancies and engineering changes with suppliers.

Problem solving as needed. Advise supervisor when rescheduling is necessary. Follow up, expedite, and negotiate changes relative to delivery and supplier performance. Maximize the value of each purchase with the Company's requirements and policies to achieve balance between function, productivity, quality, and other terms with suppliers and various internal departments.

Maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers. Fast-paced, efficient, driven to meet targets – success is determined by placement speed, ability to resolve problems, accuracy/compliance of procurement packages, and cost savings. Experience in supply chain, purchasing, production planning, compliance is a plus!

Other duties and special projects as assigned. This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Education

& Experience Bachelor’s degree 1 - 2 years of experience or Associate’s degree, with 3 - 4 years of relevant experience Certifications from Industry associations is a plus (C.P.M.) Experience in high-tech manufacturing/ production environment a plus Understanding and hands-on experience with manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems such as SAGE, Net.

Suite or equivalent a plus. Skills & Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to commit and work under deadlines Strong mathematical and analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency working with large data sets Must be able to work in a challenging and engaging work environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, accountability, and professional development.

Willingness and demonstrated ability to self-learn and work in new technology domains. Highly self-motivated. Physical Job Requirements The employee in the position will be required to occasionally move throughout the facilities, including climbing stairs, when necessary. Occasional bending and reaching in an office environment, including opening and closing file cabinets drawers with light grasping .

Type on a standard keyboard (laptop or desktop). Use standard computer display screens. Use standard push-button phones and must speak clearly and be understood by others. Sit or stand in a standard upright position for a minimum of one hour, but up to 12 hours a day. Be able to lift and carry weight unassisted not exceeding 50 lbs.

Compensation

$70,000 - $90,000 (based on experience and qualifications) 2 weeks paid vacation 1 Week paid sick leave 10 paid holidays 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period) Multiple options medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Flexible Spending Account 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 100% Paid Basic Life, AD&D, LTD Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance