Sr. Buyer

• Evaluate prices, specifications, delivery dates, award bids and place orders with suppliers.
• Prepare purchasing documentation and verify nomenclature and specifications of purchasing requisitions.
• Develop expertise on procurement of commodities related products and components that support Aerospace requirements.
• Implement continuous replenishment strategies with assigned suppliers.
• Execute supplier rationalization plans and support transition to existing and/or new suppliers.
• Support negotiation and execution of commercial agreement to reach lowest total cost including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate for assigned commodities (e.g., long-term agreements, make/buy, market tests, etc.).
• Support, and when required lead, cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives.
• Update and maintain purchase orders in Materials Resource Planning (MRP) system for changes in design and delivery requirements.
• Balance current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities / capacities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased parts.
• Analyze data, including enterprise requirements, planning information, and prepare reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.
• Evaluate supplier performance requirements including quality, cost and timing expectations.
• Work with vendors for improved delivery, quality, lead time, and price performance. Evaluate these metrics with the critical suppliers regularly.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
• Improve internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Comply with Supply Chain and Purchasing procedures and Quality System requirements.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business or Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Aerospace facility.

• The position requires a working knowledge of commodities purchased, supply sources, contracting methods and strategies, and Company products and components.
• Capacity to logically solve problems and manage projects by utilizing a data-driven, detail-oriented, approach.
• Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and other performance measures.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.
• Proven use of negotiation techniques and tactics.
• Possess ability to drive for results, hold self and others accountable, and continuously improve.
• Should have a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR U.S. Government procurement procedures.
• Proficient user of computers and computer software.

• Previous work and/or internship experience in Supply Chain Management.
• CPSM or CPM certification, preferred.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Familiarity/experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques (e.g., RCCA, Six Sigma methodology).
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO-9001.
• Use of and deployment of electronic data interchange procurement and continuous replenishment methods.
• Excellent planning, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Results driven with excellent project and time management skills.
• APICS or ISM certification preferred.

• N/A

• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Push and pull 35 lbs.
• Bend Occasionally
• Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
• Talk and Listen Frequently
• Frequent Use of Computer Monitor

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