Buyer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directly responsible for OSP Purchase Orders and support for some planning functions and requirements in ERP system.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders for OSP to capture in ERP system.
• Ensures that proper paperwork to be included with receipt of goods/services, including certifications of conformance and traceability, are received with the purchased services as required.
• Obtains timely commit dates from suppliers and communicates with sales and production operations as needed to ensure customer schedule adherence.
• Manage and negotiate pricing and MOQs if necessary.
• Responsible for the on-time delivery of purchased items and services by maintaining tracking systems and strong communications/relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Proactively follow ups and confirm due dates and/or recovery dates with Suppliers.
• Assist planning in a backup role capacity such as launching work orders and issuing material to the shop within our ERP System.
• Manage the integrity of the ERP System with the Production Control Team.
• Run Daily Milestones and Open Order Reports that pertain to Purchase Orders.
• Communicate with Production Control Manager regarding PO schedules changes, and delays.
• Perform PO Contract Reviews in production queue.
• Play a backup role in planning, raw material and MRO.
• Assist with expediting orders both internally and externally.
• In accordance and adherence with company policy, promotes safety by always working in a safe manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning using an ERP system.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP database applications.
• Strong communications skills required, both oral and written.
• Basic math skills required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Intermediate or better in Excel preferred.
• Perform job with minimum of supervision.
• Work within a team environment.
• Respond with sensitivity to people of diverse perspectives.