Buyer

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Buyer for an opportunity in Chula Vista, CA

Competencies 

• High drive and energy. 
• Motivated and self-starter. 
• Capable of handling high volume in a fast paced environment. 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent people and teamwork skills 
• Business acumen 
• Formal or informal leadership skills 
• Intellectual capability, ability to learn quickly with good analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems 
• Highly adaptable 

Skills & Abilities

• Bachelors in Business Administration, Economics or Industrial Engineering with supply chain coursework
• Preferred: Masters in Business 
• 4 to 7 years of procurement and supply chain management experience.
• Technical buying of medium to high complexity components or assemblies including design to build (supplier IP). 
• RFQ/RFPs skills 
• Negotiation skills 
• Cost management/cost reduction 
• Project management 
• SAP or major ERP system experience 
• Continuous improvement experience (lean, 6 Sigma or variant). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.