For Immediate Consideration TEXT (310) 245 – 4321
Email: chavon.kearney@manpower.com
Manpower is hiring for a Purchasing Agent who is fluent in English and Mandarin to work for a large manufacturer in Montebello! If you are driven, focused, and assertive, and have limited patience for the status quo, Manpower may have the perfect opportunity for you. With your 2+ years’ experience in MRP Production Planning with raw material Purchasing as well as the planning of products with multi-layered Bill of Material you will be an integral part of a successful team.
What’s in it for you:
* Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
* Temp to Hire
* Montebello, CA
* Pay Rate: $25/hr.
What you will be doing:
* Maintaining proper levels of stock to support production demands
* Reviewing requisitions and conferring with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
* Negotiating and implementing purchase orders and agreements for parts and services within assigned commodities and develops sources of supply based on quality, price, lot size, and delivery
* Determining the correct number supplies needed by commodity for risk management purposes
* Conducting supplier surveys and investigations, supplier performance rating programs, qualification improvements and other programs as required
* Keeping track and maintaining records of supplied activities and trends and setting up target goals by commodity
* Supporting Engineering
* Maintaining internal records regarding price, supplier lead time, lot size, quality, tooling and other significant data relating to assigned commodities
* Discussing defective or unacceptable goods/services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine the source of non-conformance and take appropriate action, including but not limited to notifying the supplier of the defect, working on replacement supply to meet demand or ensuring the accuracy of invoices
* Reconciling differences in price or quantity of received supplier products with the A/P and A/R departments
* Performing department clerical duties as required including the following: maintaining department files, mass mailing projects, and other duties as assigned by the Direct of Procurement
The skills we are looking for:
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in MRP Production Planning with raw material Purchasing responsibilities
* Required to be bilingual – English/Mandarin – negotiating with suppliers
* Prior experience supporting the planning of products with multi-layered Bill of Materials
* Strong Math acumen
* Excellent Computer skills, proficient in MS Office Suite
* Proficient in planning and purchasing systems, JDE and/or SAP highly desired
* Must have the aptitude of working in a team and making decisions based on study and evaluation
* Works well under pressure
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Strategic thinking and active listening skills
* Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
* Sustains a high level of accuracy to avoid costly errors.