Job Description

Job Summary
Sr. Buyer is responsible for procuring, at minimum total costs, the necessary materials, components and/or sub-assemblies to manufacture saleable products. Negotiate for and procure a variety of assigned commodities including those which are non-standard or of a technical nature. Develop suppliers to meet our delivery, cost and quality requirements while maintaining assigned inventory levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Education and Experience

• 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.

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