Buyer

Buyer – Power Equipment

Full‑Time • Non-Exempt • Hybrid (Cypress, CA)

We are seeking a detail‑driven and solutions‑oriented Buyer to support our Power Equipment product lines through effective sourcing, procurement, and supplier management. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the timely and cost‑effective flow of materials, components, and services that support sales, production, and aftermarket parts operations.

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

What You'll Do

Procurement & Sourcing

• 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 long‑lead 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 inter‑warehouse transfers as needed to support inventory and production requirements.

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• 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 single‑level and multi‑level BOMs.
• Support custom and job‑shop manufacturing environments.

Supplier & Quality Management

• 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 non‑conforming materials in collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and vendors to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Expedite material deliveries to meet production and user requirements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

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

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• 3–5 years of experience as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer in a manufacturing environment
  (custom manufacturing or job‑shop experience preferred)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or equivalent combination of education and experience

Supply Chain & Technical Skills

• 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 problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or digital formats

Communication & Work Style

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

Computer Skills

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

Physical Requirements

• 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 close‑vision capability to review documents and computer screens
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Compensation & Benefits

• $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)
  • Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term & Long‑Term 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