Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator | Baja Designs    Baja Designs is growing! We are seeking an organized and enthusiastic individual that is detail oriented and is looking to create a career within the off-road industry.   Baja Designs/sPOD is located in San Marcos, CA and is well known for revolutionizing the off-road industry with leading lights along with precise power distribution systems.  Performance lighting solutions from Baja Designs have been at the forefront of off-road lighting for 30+ years. We specialize in LED light bars, LED auxiliary lights, the world’s first laser and auxiliary lights. In addition, our sPOD precision power distribution systems are created with top-tier 12V power control solutions for various applications, including camper vans, race trucks, industrial equipment, and agriculture. We have a solution for every rider, driver, and adventurist including ATV, Motorcycle, Adventure Bike, agricultural, marine and heavy equipment.  Off-road enthusiasts are encouraged to apply!  Why Work with Us?   The 6 Core Values at Baja Designs:  Respect - Everyone is a priority. Accountability - Regardless of title, we are all responsible for our performance, words, and actions. Personal + Professional Growth- Support each other’s individual growth so we grow as a team.   Teamwork- We contribute & collaborate in a positive manner.   Clear + Honest Communication- Our effective communication leads to our success.   Work/Life Balance- We work to live, not live to work.   Baja Designs Mission Statement   “We Manufacture industry-leading solutions that inspire off road and automotive enthusiasts alike to explore the unknown. We stay on the cutting edge through best-in-class performance, craftmanship, consumer engagement, and providing meaningful solutions.”   Baja Designs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Baja Designs recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  What you can look forward to as a Baja Designs employee:   We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; employer paid dental, vision, disability, life, and AD&D; 401K with a generous company match; tuition assistance; holiday, vacation and paid sick time; casual work environment, and much more! Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:   Purchase order issuance and management with a set list of suppliers.  Daily or weekly purchase orders issued to ensure constant production. Maintain an efficient and accurate system for monitoring open purchase orders, follow up and ensure delivery dates are accurate.  Constant contact with vendors on open purchase orders to maintain accurate ETAs for supplies.  Analyze and manage inventory to ensure stock is adequately maintained on a regular basis; identify purchasing needs and ensure on-time deliveries at reasonable costs.  Monthly review of component needs based on forecasts to ensure accurate and efficient safety stock levels of components.  Identify root cause of inventory inaccuracies and implement process changes to eliminate them. Collaborate with operations, engineering, warehouse, production and sales to ensure all goals are being met with a forward-thinking outlook.  Working to meet new product launch deadlines as well as future orders placed in NetSuite.  Coordinate Ocean, air and domestic freight from various vendors.  Research, compare and source products, supplies, parts and services to fulfill immediate and/or complex needs when necessary.  Working to source new vendors for current materials as well as new vendors for possible new materials needed.  Build strong, diplomatic relationships with vendors, domestic and overseas.  Maintain consistent and effective communication with new and current vendors to ensure that we are working as partners.  Collaborate with multiple contacts at our production plant in Toluca, Mexico to maintain assembly output and statistical inventory targets.  Communicating additional needs to Toluca to ensure production in San Marcos runs smoothly.  AP related tasks such as ensuring payment is made on time. Payment issues stemming from APs lack of understanding of terms.  Manage PPV and report out impact and CA as needed.  Shipments to Toluca and the management of pulling materials.  Leading alternate component search and validation. Assistance is acceptable, but this responsibility lies with Engineering.  Manage global supplier relationships and ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and ethical standards.  Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchasing activities in NetSuite.  Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes by providing timely and accurate supply and inventory data.  Lead or participate in corrective action planning for supply disruptions or quality issues.  Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and minimum order quantities (MOQs) with suppliers to optimize cost and working capital.  Identify and implement strategies to reduce supplier lead times.  Launch and manage blanket purchase orders for key suppliers.  Lead or participate in supplier re-localization and continuous improvement (CI) initiatives focused on cost savings and operational efficiency.  Support and coordinate procurement activities for new product launches.  Education/ Qualifications:   ~ Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. ~3 – 5 years of experience in purchasing. ~ Previous buying or supply chain experience is desired, or the ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills.  ~ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.  ~ Extreme attention to detail.  ~ Strong written and verbal English communication skills.  ~ Microsoft Office Experience (Excel skills are a must).  ~ Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.  ~ Ability to take initiative is a must.    Pay : $24 - $30/hr    What’s next?   If you fit the qualifications, we’re looking for this opportunity, you’ll be contacted to schedule a phone interview to further discuss your expectations and goals you have!  To learn more about us, please visit our website at bajadesigns.com.   Visit bajadesigns.com/careers/ to access the California Applicant Privacy Policy   Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn for updates happening at Baja Designs!  About Baja Designs: Please note that some job postings are for sister companies within the Bestop Family of Brands... Baja Designs manufacture industry-leading solutions that inspire off road and automotive enthusiasts alike to explore the unknown. We stay on the cutting edge through best-in-class performance, craftsmanship, consumer engagement and providing meaningful solutions. For 30+ years Baja Designs has engineered revolutionary ways to stay at the forefront of automotive lighting. The first product developed was a Dual Sport kit that made a pure off road motorcycle minimally street legal. This intimate knowledge of motorcycle electrical capabilities led to a natural evolution to engineer the first HID motorcycle race light. Founder and engineer Alan Roach was an avid Baja 1000 motorcycle racer who was able to fine tune a motorcycle’s limited light optics to maximize rider comfort, speed and safety. As a result, BD lights have won every professional and amateur motorcycle and ATV Baja 1000 class for over 15 years. Moving forward to today, Baja Designs is on the forefront of lighting technology. Being mainly an aftermarket product we are able to adapt to the newest technologies in a matter of weeks instead of years. This has attracted the attention of everyone from the US Special Forces, foreign countries and some of the fastest racecar drivers in the world. We design the highest performing lights that will stand the test of time and through the harshest environments, so your light is there when you need it. California Applicant Privacy Policy: