Buyer I, Indirect Procurement

Location Buena Park, CA 90620

Date Posted September 30, 2026

Job ID 15633

Employment Type Direct Hire Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Buyer I, Indirect Procurement for a leading manufacturing organization serving the aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and industrial markets. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in Buena Park, CA for a purchasing professional who will support the organization's day-to-day operations by managing indirect goods and services across multiple internal departments.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Buyer I, Indirect Procurement will support purchasing across a variety of indirect categories, including MRO supplies, facilities and equipment services, IT hardware and software, tooling, shop supplies, subscriptions, and general business needs. This role will partner with internal departments to understand purchasing needs, obtain and compare vendor quotes, issue purchase orders, and ensure products and services are delivered accurately and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and responsive purchasing professional who enjoys working with multiple stakeholders and suppliers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PERKS:

$52,900-$63,200 annual salary, depending on qualifications and relevant experience

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching, plus paid time off and paid holidays

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, along with health and flexible spending account options

Tuition reimbursement and the opportunity to collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Facilities, Operations, and Production teams

RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchase indirect goods and services including MRO supplies, facilities and equipment services, IT hardware and software, tooling, shop supplies, consumables, and general business purchases.

Partner with internal departments to clarify purchase requests, specifications, quantities, budgets, approvals, and timing before initiating purchasing activity.

Obtain and compare vendor quotations, evaluating pricing, lead times, terms, and supplier capabilities while making purchasing decisions within established company guidelines.

Create, maintain, and close purchase orders in the ERP system; monitor open orders, expedite deliveries when needed, and keep internal stakeholders informed of order status.

Coordinate supplier setup and onboarding, manage recurring purchases and renewals, and maintain required purchasing documentation in partnership with Finance and internal departments.

Help identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, improve purchasing efficiency, manage costs, and resolve invoice discrepancies, receiving issues, returns, and other procurement-related challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

Purchasing, buying, procurement, or supply chain experience, ideally involving indirect procurement, MRO, IT, facilities, services, or other non-production categories.

Experience creating purchase orders and working with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, order status, and issue resolution.

Working knowledge of ERP or MRP purchasing functions, purchase requisitions, approval workflows, and receiving processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to organize, compare, and track quotes, pricing, orders, and purchasing information.

Strong organization, responsiveness, attention to detail, follow-through, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple requests and supplier relationships.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The anticipated salary range for this position is $52,900-$63,200 annually, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. The comprehensive benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; voluntary benefit options; health and flexible spending accounts; 401(k) with company matching; paid time off; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. Eligibility and plan terms apply.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.