Senior Buyer

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and a global leader in the field of integrated membrane solutions which includes reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, wastewater and process treatment and applications. Currently used on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and specialty process applications.

Here at Hydranautics, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. We are proud to be a Drug‑free, E‑Verify and EEO employer.

We are proud to offer a generous compensation and robust benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, F.S.A. and H.S.A plans, Retirement plans (401k and ROTH), (12) Paid company holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and career development, Employee Assistance Plan, and more. This is an onsite position in our Oceanside, CA facility.

Under strategic leadership, conduct high-level purchases and materials management for raw materials, equipment, supplies and services. Meet and exceed department KPI’s including PPV, Inventory Metrics, Delivery to Production performance, and Supplier Evaluation reporting and required actions. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to obtain optimal purchase orders and/or contracts for key commodities as required by the organization in a timely manner.

Ensure continuous improvement in cost, service, quality and working capital by partnering with key suppliers and internal functional groups. Drive cost reduction measures and seek creative solutions in achieving organizational profitability within the supply chain and materials management function.

• Manages the acquisition of raw materials, equipment, supplies, and services required by the company to conduct business, in the most cost effective and resourceful manner possible, assuring on‑time availability of quality materials and services. Working with Material Planner schedule of requirements, generate Purchase Orders utilizing optimal buy decisions and inventory management methods such as Vendor‑Managed Inventories and Blanket Orders.
• Evaluates pricing components and seeks creative solutions to achieve cost reduction measures with suppliers and vendors.
• Facilitates supplier management for assigned commodities and reviews, monitors and controls cost aspects of materials under area of responsibility. Negotiates favorable prices and terms with suppliers with the objective of obtaining the most cost‑effective purchase terms and conditions.
• Resolves complex issues concerning price, terms or delivery dates while maintaining a good seller/buyer relationship.
• Certifies suppliers and materials in accordance with Procurement and Hydranautics policies and procedures working with internal resources and stakeholders. Analyses quotes and proposals from suppliers, selects a supplier according to company established criteria; and seeks consultation from internal groups to resolve any questions regarding environmental safety and product‑specific criteria.
• Oversees the timely resolution of any supplier problems or product defects with regards to purchased goods with Quality and suppliers. Manages NCMR (non‑conforming materials report) process from disposition through credit receipt and defective material return to vendor. Works with Supplier Quality Engineer to facilitate reporting by Supplier of containment, corrective action and preventative action that thoroughly addresses the material defects. Coordinates meetings as needed for SQE and the Hyd Quality as needed.
• Attends regularly scheduled supplier audits, both on site and virtual, with SQE, PE, Quality, as needed. Conducts the SCM aspects of each audit. Works with members of audit team through report and findings corrections.
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