Job Description

Job Details: Level: Entry,

Job Location: Sacramento, CA - Sacramento, CA 95838,

Position Type: Full Time,

Salary Range: $70,304.00 - $70,304.00 Salary,

Travel Percentage: None,

Job Shift: Day,

Job Category: Manufacturing, POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, negotiate and purchase goods and services necessary for company operations. Responsible for negotiating and purchasing goods and services to reduce material and supply costs, improve service and reliability of delivery, and promote long-term working relationships with preferred suppliers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review purchase requisitions of simple to moderate complexity for accuracy and determine priorities. (Essential)
• Run MRP and analyze, verify, recommend purchase, and place purchase orders to vendors and suppliers for both US and EC (Ebara Corporation in Japan) (Essential)
• Purchase simple to moderately complex goods or services using the provided catalogs and reference materials. (Essential)
• Handle work Orders, replacement, and/or repair order management. (Essential)
• Confer with suppliers to identify factors affecting price and identify the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedules. (Essential)
• Add new and/or update vendor information into the ERP system, manage vendor payment or billing with A/P, Purchase Order maintenance (open PO Report), check PPV (Purchase Price Variance), and report to Accounting. Work with Logistics and Receiving to ensure parts are received correctly and delivered on time. (Essential)
• Within purchasing guidelines, investigate, recommend, and negotiate partnerships with suppliers in accordance with the Supplier Partnership Program. (Essential)
• Communications with Ebara- Japan and ETI: Site Leads, Sales, QA, Logistics, and Customer. Attending meetings, e-mails, and telephone conferences. (Essential)
• Comply with EBARA safety policies, including participation in and completion of all required safety training. (Essential)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment compliant with EBARA safety policies. (Essential)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (Non-Essential)

Qualifications: POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• The ability to perform the identified essential functions of the classification, including the operation of any machinery and/or equipment that is associated with performing the essential functions.
• The ability to perform the essential functions of the position in a cross-cultural, demanding, and dynamic environment.
• The ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat of harm to him/herself, others, or property.
• The ability to adhere to EBARA personnel policies and practices, including the attendance and punctuality requirements.
• The ability to work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines, and at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Education

• Associates' or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Zero (0) - Four (4) years work-related experience, preferably in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of general policies and procedures.
• Strong Customer Relations skills.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Office.
• Sufficient PC skills to manage information and to prepare reports and presentations without support.
• Working knowledge of Supply Line Management. Working knowledge of ISO 9000 procedures and standards. Working knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.