Buyer

Job Summary

The Buyer is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, with on-time delivery and top quality via issuance of a purchase order. The Buyer will assist more senior buyers and perform a range of activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

• Makes daily purchases within allotted programs based on requisitions and analyzes the quality, specifications and delivery requirements.
• Sends out quotations for bid on non-contracted items and negotiates best price.
• Enters purchase orders into system and issues to supplier via fax or email.
• Reviews purchase orders on a weekly basis via reporting system and follows up on past due items plus requirements due in coming weeks.
• HIGHLIGHTS any problem areas and reports to the Purchasing Supervisor.
• Interacts with Planning and Production to ensure any changes in production requirements are flowed down to suppliers.
• Generates effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers promoting courtesy, objectivity and fairness.
• Liaises with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while staying within stock level buffers.
• Reviews Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) written against suppliers and relays such information to them and coordinates corrective action.
• Updates suppliers with engineering changes and drawings.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.

Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree is desired.

General Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision Provided to the Position

• Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed.
• Receives detailed instructions as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work.
• The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.
• Salary Range Transparency: $82,000 - $103,000 annually.
• Featured Benefits:
  • Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions).
  • Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting 3 weeks of Paid Time Off.
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family.
• And so much more!
• Potential for growth within organization.
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture.