Procurement Associate Req ID: 79727 Location: Santa Ana, California, United States, 92704 **Duties & Responsibilities** Core tasks: + Review requisition requests for accuracy and prepare purchase orders to send to suppliers/vendors. + Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs and order materials when necessary. + Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other issues that may arise. + Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists. + Process RMA’s requests after received approval from Procurement Manager. + Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of purchasing, sourcing and profit margin increase. + Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors. + Interface with various internal departments to ensure flow of goods is efficient and achieve consistent communication. + Maintain hard copy purchasing orders and electronic files alongside original purchase orders. + Assist with scheduling and organization for procurement department needs. + Assist department with weekly and monthly reports along with month-end procedures + Assist Sales representatives with domestic and international purchasing. + Contact domestic/international manufacturers for RFQs & provide to Sales representative in a timely manner. + Other duties as assigned. **SKILLS REQUIRED** Include demonstrated competencies and physical, mental, & interpersonal skills. + Strong analytical and critical thinking skills + Ability to operate Windows software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) + Familiar with an ERP system preferably SAGE + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment + Excellent organization skills with extreme attention to detail + Excellent verbal and written communication skills **Learn more about how we're on a quest to connect the future and build what's next.** **Job Segment:** Procurement, Supply Chain, Buyer, ERP, Supply, Operations, Technology