Description We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Buyer in Palo Alto, California. In this role, you will play a crucial part in purchasing goods, materials, and services, ensuring a seamless and continuous supply to meet our operational needs. You will also participate in supplier relationship management and quality execution, which involves setting up new suppliers in our ERP system and flowing quality requirements to suppliers. Responsibilities: • Ensure accurate and efficient purchasing of goods, materials, components, or services in line with our specified cost, quality, and delivery targets. • Set up new suppliers in our ERP system and communicate quality requirements to suppliers. • Address potential supply problems that may impact business operations and communicate these issues promptly. • Explore opportunities for cost reduction and evaluate areas for potential improvement. • Establish a detail-oriented and consistent approach in all supplier relationships. • Adhere to company guidelines and purchasing policies. • Seek alternate sources for goods and materials when necessary. • Evaluate tenders and quotations from potential suppliers and prepare purchase orders accordingly. • Resolve any issues with suppliers concerning price, quality, delivery, or invoice. • Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers on new projects, supplies, and initiatives, advising them of any impact on purchasing and production activities. • Stay informed about changes that could affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials, and communicate any impact. • Support product change requests and review or communicate the impact to the team. • Develop, maintain, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring good communications. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer role or similar • Proficiency in buying processes and procurement • Demonstrated experience with Epicor and Epicor ERP systems • Proven ability to manage existing supplier relationships effectively • Experience in obtaining quotes and negotiating pricing • Ability to manage vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery and quality of products • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .