TEMP POSTING STATEMENT
Kyocera has a temp-to-hire position for a temp Associate Buyer at our San Diego, CA facility. Candidates selected for hire will be hired through one of Kyocera’s approved staffing partners. This position may lead to a direct hire offer with Kyocera International, Inc.
Pay is $24.45 per hour
With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Associate Buyer (PB5241)
Exempt: No
Safety Sensitive: No
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Associate Buyer reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions. Coordinates purchasing activities with production, quality, and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders and requests for quotes for to suppliers. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity. Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information. Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. Communicates with internal customers and related organizations such as Accounting, Logistics and EHS. Negotiates a price and delivery with domestic and offshore suppliers.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) with an advanced working knowledge of Excel.
Experience with SAP preferred.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Purchase requisition administration.
- Communication with internal customers and related organizations.
- Business system data input.
- Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers.
- Research and development of new supply sources.
- Deliver a back-order report to management as requested.
- Ensure the timely delivery of products.
- Supplier inventory control.
- Compliance with the contracts of purchase.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.