Materials/Procurement Advanced Buyer

Job Title: Materials/Procurement Advanced Buyer

Duration: Contract to hire.

Location: Folsom California

Pay range: $30/hr. - $31/hr.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Advanced Buyer to support day-to-day procurement activities for manufacturing operations. This is a short-term, 4-month contract role focused on tactical buying, order execution, and material management in SAP. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working in SAP for purchasing and inventory management, along with the ability to manage supplier communication and ensure timely material availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily purchasing activities for raw materials, components, and supplies using SAP ERP
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to support production needs
• Work with suppliers on RFQs, pricing, and order confirmations
• Respond to and resolve Accounts Payable inquiries (invoice discrepancies, payment issues, etc.)
• Support procurement activities in Ariba (PO entry, supplier interaction)
• Collaborate with internal teams (manufacturing, planning, supply chain) to ensure material availability
• Assist with basic supplier coordination and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5+ years of purchasing / buyer experience (preferably in manufacturing environment)
• Hands-on SAP experience (required) - purchasing, PO management, inventory
• Experience with Ariba or similar procurement tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactions
• Good communication skills for supplier and internal coordination

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.