Buyer I

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and obtains documents such as engineering drawing specifications required to obtain formal cost proposals.
• Responsible for inventory associated with commodities purchased, including forecasting, monitoring levels, and ensuring product quality.
• 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.
• Ensures 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, demonstrating 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

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