Materials Buyer
The Materials Buyer is responsible for managing raw material supplier performance to ensure timely and quality supply in alignment with the Material Requirement Plan. This role involves maintaining SAP procurement data, leading competitive bidding and contract negotiations, resolving supplier and invoice issues, and supporting supply strategy implementation. The position requires close on-site collaboration to uphold high standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing and includes mentoring junior team members.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Get
- Agile, collaborative working culture
- Inclusive, ethical workplace
- Competitive hourly rate (estimated $79,440 per year)
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and track raw-material supplier performance to improve on-time delivery and quality; run open-order review meetings and resolve supplier escalations
- Maintain and update material/vendor master data and outline agreements in SAP to ensure accurate MRP calculations and efficient PO creation
- Manage MRP-driven schedule adjustments (expedite, delay, or pull-in deliveries) and resolve pricing or shipping discrepancies
- Lead competitive bid processes and RFx interventions; execute low-value contract negotiations with suppliers
- Process vendor returns (RMA, cost recovery, replacements) and work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries
- Support internal stakeholders to onboard new raw materials/suppliers and implement supply strategies with Strategic Buyers/Category Managers
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior team members
Who We’re Looking For
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP in an operational procurement or purchasing role
- Background in raw-material purchasing (0–4 years for entry level) or SAP material management (5–8 years intermediate)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, or Supply Chain preferred
- Demonstrated supplier management, competitive bidding, and low-value contract negotiation experience
- Excellent communication, customer service, and influencing skills; native-level English proficiency
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; APICS or MRP Planner certification is a plus
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and adhere to cGMP standards
Location & Contract Details
- Work location: On-site — Vacaville, CA (this role is primarily on site to support manufacturing precision)
- Employment type: Contract (12 months) — full-time hours expected
- Estimated pay: $79,440 per year (estimated)
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client is a global life‑sciences manufacturer operating in the Logistics & Warehouse industry. Their teams work to support safe, compliant production of critical medicines and biologics. The client values collaboration, accountability, excellence, and inclusion, and supports career growth through hands-on learning and cross-functional teamwork.
As the client's talent acquisition partner, a staffing partner is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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