Buyer Arlington
Senior Aerospace AMT
- Arlington, WA
- $29.00-36.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Uphold customer and industry quality standards (AS9100)
- Follow cost reduction/containment policies and procedures for the benefit of the Company.
- Maintain and control suppliers/vendors within approval guidelines established by Company management and the customer.
- Communicate with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements are met.
- Issue purchase orders for production materials and services (as established by Engineering), for items previously ‘contracted’ by a Supplier Development buyer or a purchasing agent of the company, to a specific supplier/vendor, at an agreed-to price and lead-time.
- Purchase ‘non-contracted’ items, as required per purchase order requisitions: Office, janitorial, safety, and miscellaneous supplies. Shipping and receiving supplies. Printed forms.
- Ensure that all requirements are specified and properly reflected in purchasing documents.
- Establish, maintain, and provide status reports on supplier/vendor purchase orders.
- Identify and convey supplier-associated risk(s) to Supplier Development buyers and Supply Chain management.
- Ensure supplier/vendor acknowledgement of purchase orders are recorded in the Company database.
- With management approval, expedite late deliveries and update purchase order status comments.
- Resolve problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determine source of the problem and take appropriate corrective action.
- Report any and all purchase variances to Supplier Development buyers and Supply Chain management.
- Compile miscellaneous reports as requested by Supply Chain management.
- Assist in the training of employees in the Buyer I position(s).
- Assist in planning and reviewing the work of employees in the Buyer I position(s), where appropriate.
- Follow all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Attention to detail: Recognize and identify deviations from requirements.
- Communication: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Customer focus: Anticipate internal and external customer needs; give high priority to customer satisfaction and service. Provide information and results accurately, courteously, and in a timely manner.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with Supplier Development buyers and Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Department. Know when to ask for information and assistance, and assess the long-term impact of decisions. Demonstrate a willing, positive, and proactive attitude. Follow verbal and written instructions; work independently with minimal supervision.
- Company policy awareness: Understand and comply with Company policies and guidelines as described in the Employee Handbook, the Employee Safety Manual and the Quality Management System. Comply with rules and procedures of a drug-free workplace.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related curriculum; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Five (5) years of purchasing or related technical experience.
- Good knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques.
- Capable of working within the various software applications utilized throughout the organization.
- Intermediate skills with MS Office products and keyboarding.
- Aerospace related experience.
- Five (5) years’ experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP/ERP).
- APICS training/certification in Basics of Supply Chain Management.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office products and keyboarding.
- Lean and/or Six Sigma expertise a plus.
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Supplemental Benefits
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance,
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Shift Premiums for Weekend Shifts - work 33 hours, paid for 40 (weekend night shift) or work 36 hours, paid for 40 (weekend day shift)
- Shift Differentials - $4.00 per hour (weekday night shift), $2.00 per hour (weekend day shift), $4.00 per hour (weekend night shift)