International Buyer

International Buyer at Nortia Staffing - Human Resources, Accounting and Administrative Staffing International Buyer at Nortia Staffing - Human Resources, Accounting and Administrative Staffing in SAN MARTIN, California Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We have a client in Morgan Hill, CA seeking a highly organized and proactive International Buyer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and enjoys building strong supplier relationships. If you have experience working with overseas vendors and a talent for solving procurement challenges, I would love to connect with you.

Job highlights:

Location:

Morgan Hill, CA (Onsite - 5 Days per Week)

Job Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire Salary:

$70,000 - $98,000 annually, depending on experience

Software:

SAP is preferred but not required (larger ERP systems experience is required)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm PST (overtime is sometimes required to support the overseas corporate office) Key Responsibilities Manage the Purchase Order Lifecycle Create, track, and maintain purchase orders from requisition through receipt Resolve discrepancies quickly and accurately Ensure procurement transactions are completed on time and with precision Build and Maintain Supplier Relationships Lead regular meetings with international suppliers Manage delivery schedules and supplier commitments Negotiate pricing and support cost-reduction initiatives Support Inventory and Logistics Operations Monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements Process commercial invoices and reconcile packing slips Coordinate domestic and international shipments to ensure timely delivery Drive Supplier Performance Track supplier quality and on-time delivery metrics Identify risks and escalate issues proactively Hold vendors accountable to performance expectations Support Engineering and Product Changes Process engineering change notifications (ECNs) Manage sample purchase orders and qualification activities Maintain accurate documentation throughout the process Qualifications Experience managing multiple procurement activities simultaneously, including purchase orders, supplier communications, shipments, and issue resolution Experience working with overseas suppliers and international sourcing environments Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and drive follow-through Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience using an ERP system in a purchasing or supply chain environment SAP experience (preferred but not required) Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Experience negotiating international supplier agreements and cost-reduction initiatives Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple time zones Occasional overtime may be required to support overseas supplier coordination