Buyer - Polaris

Buyer

• Polaris Doherty Staffing Solutions
• 4.2 Riverside, CA Job Details Contract $32.00
• $36.

62 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications VLOOKUP function Manufacturing Cross-functional collaboration Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication Excel data analysis

Full Job Description Job Title:

BuyerLocation:

Riverside, CACompensation:

$32-36.62 per hour

Schedule:

Normal Business HoursJob Type:

6 month contract with potential to extend About the Opportunity Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Buyer for a manufacturing company in a hands-on, blue?collar production environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out on the shop floor, collaborating cross?functionally, and taking ownership of supplier performance and sourcing decisions. If you're highly skilled in Excel, comfortable working in a casual factory setting, and thrive in a fast?paced environment, this could be a great next step in your career. What You'll Do as a

Buyer:

• Manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, and capability Prepare and solicit RFQs and proposals; conduct make?

vs?buy analyses Negotiate pricing, lead cost?reduction initiatives, and manage total acquisition cost Support new product development from concept through production, including supplier selection Collaborate with engineering and suppliers on design changes, new component releases, and technical improvements Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and on?time delivery to support production schedules Lead supplier negotiations, issue resolution, and corrective action plans What You Need to Bring to the Buyer role:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a technical field preferred
• 4+ years of purchasing, sourcing, planning, or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs required) Comfort working in a casual, collaborative, factory?

floor setting (not a sit?at?your?desk all day role) Production or manufacturing background strongly preferred Experience with Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems a plus Strong negotiation, communication, and cross?functional collaboration skills Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship #metrocareers Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions Enjoy weekly pay , access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business , we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to Apply? Click "" to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Buyer position, contact our Doherty office at 952-832-3576. Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.