Buyer - Damar

About the role

We are a manufacturer of structural parts for the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) in the large business and regional jet markets. The Buyer position offers level 1, 2, 3 & Senior, with the wage scale provided reflecting level 1 - 2. Under minimal supervision, the Buyer 2 purchases goods and services in support of production, facilities, and personnel, on behalf of the Company.

Responsibilities

The Buyer 2 works closely with Master Scheduling and Supplier Development, and responsibilities include:

• Upholding customer and industry quality standards (AS9100)
• Following cost reduction/containment policies and procedures
• Maintaining and controlling suppliers/vendors within approval guidelines
• Communicating with User departments to ensure their requirements are met
• Issuing purchase orders for production materials and services
• Purchasing ‘non-contracted’ items as required
• Ensuring all requirements are specified and properly reflected in purchasing documents
• Establishing, maintaining, and providing status reports on supplier/vendor purchase orders
• Identifying and conveying supplier-associated risk(s) to Supplier Development buyers and Supply Chain management
• Resolving problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, and payment to the supplier
• Compiling miscellaneous reports as requested by Supply Chain management
• Assisting in the training of employees in the Buyer I position(s)
• Following all safety guidelines established by the Company

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Attention to detail: Recognize and identify deviations from requirements
• Communication: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Customer focus: Anticipate internal and external customer needs; give high priority to customer satisfaction and service
• Teamwork: Collaborate with Supplier Development buyers and Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Department
• Company policy awareness: Understand and comply with Company policies and guidelines

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related curriculum; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) years of purchasing or related technical experience
• Good knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques
• Capable of working within the various software applications utilized throughout the organization
• Intermediate skills with MS Office products and keyboarding
• Aerospace related experience
• Five (5) years’ experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP/ERP)
• APICS training/certification in Basics of Supply Chain Management

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands of this role include:

• Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 35% of the time
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and vapor from coolant in the warehouse and/or machine shop environment
• Ability to use computer keyboard and mouse, multi-line phone, and various other office machines and equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and correctable vision to 20/25

Benefits

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account
• Supplemental Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift Premiums for Weekend Shifts
• Shift Differentials
• 401k, PTO, 80 hours of paid holiday per calendar year, and other compensation (as applicable)

Pay

The salary offering is $25.75 per hour to $39.50 per hour, with a shift available Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.