Buyer (88080)

Who we are:

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Buyer. The Buyer is responsible for procuring machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, parts, services, and supplies essential to the Company’s operations. Key considerations include securing the most cost-effective options while maintaining required quality standards, specifications, and production schedules.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Selects, interviews, and analyzes potential vendors to determine factors that affect ability to provide needed parts, materials, and/or services. Determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, and most favorable terms, recommending only those vendors that meet established Company standards.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders, follows up on orders placed, verifies and/or expedites delivery, approves payment, resolves problems with vendors, and maintains all necessary records and documentation.
• Maintains positive vendor relations.
• Interfaces with various other departments such as Q.C., regarding rejected materials, or Engineering, concerning substitution of materials.
• Other essential duties may be assigned.