Associated Buyer

Red Oak Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Associated Buyer for our client in San Francisco , CA for a 3-6 months contract to hire role.Description:Responsible for purchasing services, materials, equipment and supplies from vendorsInitiates purchase orders and amendments and maintains close coordination with manufacturing and engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activitiesAssure delivery of purchases in a timely manner through follow-up on all purchase orders, expediting delivery when necessary, and investigating any delays or problems related to a purchase orderCommunicate and maintain PO schedules and schedule changes with suppliers (and Enter changes and updates to the promised due dates of material in NetSuite based on supplier feedback.Assist production on material flow issues (i.e. ECN changes, shortages, material transfers, shipment upgrades to meet production schedules) as required.Assist Engineering with submission of requisitions on an as-needed basisAssist Finance on resolving invoice discrepancies related to PO receipts.Communicate upcoming supplier COD, CIA and Prepay shipments to Finance for actionDevelop and maintain good vendor relations.Resolve problems, reconcile vendor returns and expedite order deliveries.Collaborate with internal departments when vendor issues arise.Complete assigned reports and special projects.Prepare and issue requests for quotationsQUALIFICATIONS:1 year working in a procurement capacity, or manufacturing work environment preferredExperience in NetSuite or other ERP systems.Proficient in utilizing Microsoft office with strong Microsoft Excel skills.