Purchaser

Location: Stockton, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Evaluation Hire

Agency: Express Employment Professionals – Stockton

About the Position

Express Employment Professionals in Stockton is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchaser to support one of our valued clients. This role is essential in ensuring smooth operations by sourcing raw materials, components, and supplies while maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will help manage inventory levels, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Inventory Coordination

Monitor material usage and run daily material requirement reports; verify physical counts when needed.
Identify procurement challenges and collaborate with internal teams to develop solutions.
Optimize packaging inventory levels and coordinate with inventory planning, sales, and operations.
Stay updated on purchasing trends, materials, and supplier practices.
Review aging or slow-moving inventory and evaluate opportunities for quantity discounts.
Manage and negotiate supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance to ensure value and timely availability.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Support manufacturing practices aligned with company goals and operational priorities.
Collaborate with operations to drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance production quality and yields.

Required Skills & Abilities

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer-service abilities.
Professionalism, tact, and sound judgment when working with vendors and internal teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management software.

Education & Experience

Coursework in purchasing or inventory control is a plus.
Minimum 3 years of purchasing or buying experience required.

Why Work With Express Employment Professionals – Stockton?

Weekly pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Referral bonuses
Local support from a dedicated recruiting team
Opportunities with top employers in the Stockton area

How to Apply

Call: 209-390-4330

Email: StocktonCA@expresspros.com

Visit: 1151 W. Robinhood Dr., Suite A1, Stockton, CA 95207

Apply Online: www.expresspros.com/stocktonca

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Express Office: Stockton

1151 West Robinhood Drive

Suite A-1

Stockton, CA 95207

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