Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Buyer III to join their team. As a Buyer III, you will be part of the Procurement Department supporting the supply chain and materials management teams. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Buyer III **Location:** Los Angeles, CA **Pay Range:$45-55/hr** **Shift:** Mon- Fri 8:00am-5:00pm **What's the Job?** + Purchase materials from approved suppliers at the most favorable prices while maintaining quality, quantity, and delivery standards + Coordinate delivery and quality activities involved with procurement of materials and scrap sales + Manage administrative activities related to material procurement, including checking supplier approval, preparing POs, and updating the MRP system + Maintain communication with internal departments such as Shipping, Sales, and Quality to support procurement activities + Identify shortages or negative material deltas using MRP systems and spreadsheets to ensure sufficient support for the plant schedule **What's Needed?** + High School Diploma or Equivalent; and 7+ years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience + Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MRP systems + Strong communication and organizational skills + Ability to analyze data and manage supplier performance reviews **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team + Engage in meaningful work that impacts the supply chain process + Develop your skills in procurement and supply chain management + Work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion + Potential for career growth within the organization If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.