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Buyer

Job description

​Anderson McQue has been appointed by a growing hydrogen fuel cell systems business to recruit a Buyer / Purchaser for their team in San Diego, California.

What you will do:


  • Conduct research on potential products, vendors and services including attending shows, events, and exhibitions to network with vendors and view new products.

  • Meet with vendors and clients and negotiate contracts.

  • LiaIse with internal teams in logistics and warehouse operations to ensure goods are received on time

  • Monitoring inventory and writing orders to refill stock

  • Document purchases made and performing cost analysis

  • Attend and contribute to meetings with staff and other stakeholders

Purchasing of raw materials:


  • Definition of the purchasing strategy

  • Establishment of contracts

  • Economic optimization for the purchase of steel, raw materials, seals and mechanical parts


Capex Purchasing:


  • Definition of the purchasing strategy

  • Sourcing of suppliers

Implementation of the purchasing process:


  • Definition of the process

  • Definition and implementation of the purchasing/procurement administration part


Role Requirements:


  • At least 8 years experience in industrial purchasing (raw materials and CAPEX) in an automotive industry

  • Autonomy, flexibility, strength of proposal

  • BSc in business administration or similar

  • Demonstrated exceptional communication ability and attention to detail

  • Demonstrated exceptional negotiation and analytical skills

  • Practical experience with purchasing software

  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills


The salary range they have for this role is $90-115k, with Life Insurance, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401K and PTO policy.


I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please contact Jack Hall at Anderson McQue by sending an up to date CV via the link provided to speak further about this opportunity.


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