Buyer
$33 - $38/hr
Entry, Junior, Mid
Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing
About the job
Requirements
- The role requires 0–5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Understanding of basic concepts and principles pertinent to purchasing operations is required.
- Knowledge of arithmetic is required.
- Basic knowledge of purchasing practices, methods, and procedures is required.
- The ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively is required.
- Oral and written communication skills are required.
- The ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, knowledge, experience, and judgment is required.
- The ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and internal and external customers is required.
- Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and purchasing support to the department and product managers with daily procurement and inventory operations.
- Complete basic, routine tasks according to detailed instructions.
- Provide purchasing and clerical support to the purchasing department or function.
- Compile material requests and prepare required purchase orders.
- Track purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanisms.
- Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely and professional manner.
- Gather information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
- Coordinate and assist with delivery scheduling to help ensure purchases arrive on schedule.
- Gather prices, specifications, and delivery dates to assist in determining the best bid.
- Track requisitions, contracts, and orders, and calculate relevant costs.
- Retrieve files and purchasing information for reviews and purchasing staff as needed.
- Assist with preparing documents and records for review, duplication, and distribution.
- Assist with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
- File purchasing documents and maintain their confidentiality and security.
- Adhere to safety processes and protocols.
About the company
Reliance Industries Limited is a multinational group based in Mumbai with businesses in energy, chemicals, retail, and telecom. It uses vertical integration across exploration, refining, petrochemicals, distribution, retail, and Jio to move raw materials to customers and achieve scale. It differentiates itself through a broad end-to-end value chain and ownership of large, world-class assets like the Jamnagar refinery, enabling scale, efficiency, and market reach. Its goal is to build and operate large-scale assets to sustain growth and leadership across multiple sectors.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
1939
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 28, 2026 SEBI approval cleared Jio Platforms' $3.8 billion IPO.
- September 11, 2026 Reliance sought 125 billion rupees in five-year bonds.
- September 1, 2026 Reliance entered ice cream, broadening retail reach beyond fuel.
What critics are saying
- Jio's IPO must execute by October-November 2026 to fund debt reduction.
- A 7.47% September 2026 bond coupon exposes Reliance to higher funding costs.
- Ice cream and consumer-goods expansion pits Reliance against Hindustan Unilever and Amul.
What makes Reliance unique
- Mukesh Ambani's vertical integration spans refining, petrochemicals, retail, and Jio digital services.
- Jamnagar remains among the world's largest refining and petrochemical complexes.
- Reliance uses scale to launch adjacent consumer brands, like September 2026 ice cream.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Professional Development Budget