Buyer I

Core Responsibilities:

Reviews Purchase requisitions for accuracy and obtains documents such as engineering drawing specifications etc. required to obtain formal cost proposals.
Responsible for inventory associated with commodities purchased. (Forecasting, Monitoring Levels, Quality of Product)
Prepares request for quotations for purchased products and services.
Generates and manages Purchase Order/Contract documents.
Evaluates supplier proposals and prepares technical evaluations necessary to determine reasonableness of suppliers pricing and delivery requirements.
Ensure vendor compliance with US government/military purchase requirements.
Conducts negotiations with suppliers to establish best delivery and lowest overall cost without jeopardizing quality requirements.
Maintains company standards and follows established procedures. Demonstrates integrity through all supplier relationships.
Performs liaison activities with suppliers and internal customers to prevent delays in Production.
Develops new suppliers as required and participates in supplier surveys and audits.
Ensures accuracy between receipt, invoice, and payment to supplier.
Consistently strives for cost reduction and process improvements.

Qualifications:

3+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace.
Proficient at using MRP / ERP messages to schedule the supply flow to support production.
Proven negotiation skills with both external and internal customers.
Proven track record of scheduling and organizing people and time effectively to complete assigned functions.
Lean manufacturing experience highly preferred.
Demonstrated cost savings and avoidance ability.
Demonstrated process improvement ability.
Ability to work in a challenging and schedule-driven environment.
Thorough knowledge of Outside Processing, Raw Materials, Inventory, & Kanban management systems.
Subject matter expert for purchasing/supply chain policies & procedures.
Experience with aerospace industry & customer specific audits.
Cross-functional understanding of ERP system & related BI reports and outputs.

Education Requirements:

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