Volt is immediately hiring for a BUYER in Pomona, California.
This is a Full-Time/ Direct Hire Opportunity.
We're seeking a candidate with the right industry experience, particularly in agriculture/commodities/Food, to join our dynamic team. If you have a knack for sourcing and negotiating with vendors for nuts, seeds, spices, chocolate, and more, we want to hear from you!
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
The ideal candidate will have:
3+ years' experience in Purchasing in a food-related industry
Experience negotiating contracts.
Knowledge of supply management, tracking budget expenses, and effective communication in English.
As a BUYER, you will:
Order raw materials using knowledge of material planning and coordinate product deliveries to meet customer needs.
Monitor and control inventory of raw materials, assisting auditors with requested information.
Issue purchase orders, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
Maintain purchasing information, files, and records to ensure documentation availability and regulatory compliance.
Serve as the key contact for suppliers, informing vendors of company requirements and requesting quotations.
Ensure all raw materials and packaging are ordered within specifications, notifying management of changes.
Notify suppliers of non-conforming materials, request corrective actions and credits promptly.
Utilize contract suppliers where applicable, ensuring compliance with contract terms.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
Compile and submit information for required reports, including Purchase Order (P.O.) edits and expected P.O. receipt reports.
Provide research and recommendations on goods for manufacturing.
Interview vendors to obtain information on products/services, prices, and delivery dates.
Review bid proposals and enter into contracts within budgetary limitations.
Maintain accurate documentation of transactions and services.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr_dept@volt.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. ยง 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
