Materials Buyer
Job in
Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California, 91302, USA
Listed on 2026-02-02
Listing for:
Jobility Talent Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
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Business
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Calabasas, CA
Duration: 24-Month Contract
Are you a detail-driven procurement professional who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments? We’re looking for a Material Buyer / Procurement & Planning Coordinator to join our NPI (New Product Introduction) team
, where you’ll play a critical role in materials management, supplier coordination, and cost control across the product lifecycle.
This role is ideal for a proactive self-starter who enjoys asking questions, solving problems, and taking ownership from concept through execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage RFQs and review supplier proposals
- Create Purchase
Requisition s (PRs) and manage Purchase Orders
POs) - Oversee supplier relationships and support new supplier onboarding
- Ensure Contract Manufacturer (CM) pricing accuracy
- Review and approve Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
- Conduct price reviews and support costing activities
- Manage tariffs and ensure required approvals and documentation
- Transition materials from expense to direct material
- Maintain system entries and costing records
- Own Bill of Materials (BOM) management, updates, and scrubsli>
- Review and approve PCB material ordering
- Execute Buy/Sell processes to ensure material availability
NPI & Prototype Support
- Manage prototype CM activities
- Act as a key liaison between R&D and Contract Manufacturers
- Pull in cross-functional stakeholders to resolve material or supply issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as liaison between Product Management and Trade/Royalty teams
- Support new item additions and BOM updates
- Attend Cross-Functional Team (CFT) meetings and provide materials updates
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain operations
- Proven experience with supplier management, pricing, and cost analysis
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
- Experience supporting NPI or manufacturing environments
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Email responsiveness and follow-through are critical for success in this role
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