Talent Space, Inc. · 6 days ago
Material Buyer Procurement / Planning Coordinator
Calabasas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$45/hr - $51.50/hr
5+ years expTalent Space, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Coordinator specializing in supply chain, planning, and buying. The role involves managing quote requests, supplier proposals, and purchase orders while ensuring pricing accuracy and effective communication across teams.
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Responsibilities
Manage quote requests and review supplier proposals
Create purchase requisitions (PR) and oversee supplier and purchase order (PO) management
Conduct price reviews and manage pricing accuracy, including ensuring Contract Manufacturer (CM) pricing is correct and reviewing and approving Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
Transition materials from expense to direct material
Execute Buy/Sell processes, ensuring material is where it needs to be when it needs to be there
Manage prototype CM activities, ensure communication between R&D and the CM, and involve the correct team members to resolve issues
Review and approve PCB material ordering
Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Perform BOM scrubs and implement necessary actions
Cost and Compliance: Manage tariffs, ensure required approvals are granted and documented, maintain Columbo entries, and oversee costing activities
Add new suppliers as needed
Project Lifecycle Support: Coordinate end-of-project material disposition and act as liaison between Product Management and Trade Royalty teams, including new item additions and BOM updates
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Attend all Cross-Functional Team (CFT) meetings to provide material management updates and support
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain operations
Proven track record in supplier management, cost analysis, and ERP systems
Possess a natural curiosity, high organization, and readiness to take ownership in a fast-paced environment
Ability to ask questions and learn what you don't know, setting you apart as a Materials Management Business Process Specialist
Self-starter with strong follow-through, thriving on solving challenges and driving results
Essential email management and response time skills for success
Company
Talent Space, Inc.
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase