Buyer, Business

Overview

BluePoint Controls is a collaborative engineering and manufacturing firm based in Silicon Valley. We have been trusted by leading semiconductor and medical device equipment companies to help transform concepts into designs and convert specs into high quality manufactured products for more than 25 years.

Our team is seeking an experienced and highly organized Buyer with strong communication skills to join our team. The Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials, components, and services to meet the production and customer requirements. This role evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with vendors, and ensures orders are delivered on time. They will assist in expanding the supplier base and maintaining professional and reliable relationships.

We embrace a start-up mentality and a collaborative based culture where everyone has opportunities to challenge themselves and advance their career at BluePoint.

If you are looking to make a huge impact on a growing team, please apply below!

• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company’s quality, price, and delivery requirements
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained
• Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance
• Executes strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, payment terms, risk compliance and other areas as identified.
• Develops negotiation strategies, gains alignment form stakeholders, leads cross-functional, and implements appropriate supplier risk analysis. Directly negotiates with suppliers.
• Assist the Logistics Supervisor with shipping as needed.

• College degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred
• Must be very organized and detail-oriented
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative team member who can engage effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Must have at least 3 years of SAP experience preferably in procurement, and must be able to pick up new software systems quickly

Growth Opportunities | Bonus Plan | Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance | Work-Life Balance | Company Events | Retirement Benefits with Company Match | FSA & HSA | PTO, Holidays & Paid Sick Leave

Base Pay Range: $75,000-$95,000 plus an incentive plan. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.