Buyer I

About the Role

Applies fundamental knowledge of basic principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards in procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for aerospace manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Solves problems in the purchasing discipline of limited scope and complexity following established procedures and practices.
• Reviews requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price and follows policy in determining the method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Purchases parts and material of low to moderate value requiring a minimal level of technical knowledge of the aircraft system or subsystems for which the items will be used.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Assists in reviewing bid proposals and negotiating contracts; may negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Approves invoices for payment.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Performs other duties as required, including assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related discipline.
• 0-2 years of related experience and/or training.
• A combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement if applicable.

Skills

• Communicates effectively using electronic media, written, and verbal forms.
• Makes telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and presents to small or large groups.
• Proficient in standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.