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: 

• High school diploma or GED required.


• 4-year degree in business or related field highly preferred