Commodity Buyer - MRO

What You Will Do

• Manage the procurement life cycle of goods in support of our growing MRO business unit.
• Aid lead Buyers with day-to-day functions.
• Manage purchase order lifecycle, including bid list development, RFQ generation, quote analysis, down-select negotiations, purchase order execution, and fulfillment/receipt of requirements.
• Define, present, and administer supplier strategy to ensure best overall value is obtained, including cost, delivery, and quality.
• Manage supplier relationships and obtain delivery status commitments, ensuring timely receipt and internal operational needs are met.
• Drive supplier recovery planning and execution, as necessary.
• Communicate and coordinate activities, as required, with cross-functional groups including Program Management, Operations, Planning, Production Control, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Legal.
• Assist and support various sourcing initiatives and special projects, as required.
• Aid and develop continuous improvement / best practices initiatives.

What You Must Bring To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college with 1-3 years of relatable experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, and/or Sourcing OR High School Diploma/GED equivalent with 5+ years of relatable experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, and/or Sourcing.
• This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience managing relationships with business customers.
• Recent experience in the aerospace/ manufacturing industry and/or MRO is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinker and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing various priorities.
• Experience and working knowledge with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of aerospace components and/or various commodities, including composite raw materials, fasteners, metallics, and/or actuation systems.
• At least 1-3 years of strategic Supply Chain, Purchasing, and/or Sourcing experience.

Pay

Estimated salary range for this role: $63,500 to $93,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from background and drug screenings. ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.