Junior Buyer

 Job Title:  Junior Buyer 

Reports to:  Purchasing Manager

Role and Responsibilities  

·        Responsible for buying all materials required to support Production operations as assigned.

·        Reviews specification requirements and negotiates contracts with outside suppliers, ensuring high quality materials at the best possible prices.

·        Support Import Compliance adherence

·        Tracks and reviews supplier service, quality, and On-Time Delivery.

·        Researches new suppliers as necessary.  Prepares and evaluates request for quotes.

·        Coordinates buying processes with Production and Materials personnel to ensure smooth operations and appropriate levels of inventory.

·        Updates related paperwork and maintains purchasing files.

·        Assists area personnel as needed and keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

·        Places orders with suppliers and expedites where required, including both direct and indirect materials and services.

·        Responsible for identifying and achieving material cost reductions.

·        Responsible for supplier selection, evaluation, and development.

·        Evaluates supplier performance and provides feedback.

·        Manages materials during new product introduction and product end of life.

·        Works closely with engineering, suppliers, and sales/marketing to execute engineering changes.

·        Periodically reports on key performance metrics.

·        Corrects or approves for payment any inventory item invoices requiring adjustments due to variation of the purchase order.

·        Negotiates return material with suppliers to obtain proper adjustments on rejected material.  Works with supplier to correct the defect before the next requirement.

·        Manages reschedule of delivery dates as required by MRP to maintain a balanced supply/demand schedule on purchased materials.  Expedites past due orders.  Quick resolution of critical material shortages.

Required skills

·        Min 2 years of Experience in materials and Supply Chain

·        Ability to read/translate blueprints.

·        Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

·        Strong Negotiation skills.

·        Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems.

·        Experience in Kanban & Consignment Inventory Management processes.

·        Understanding of overall materials flow and other functions linked to the Supply Chain

·        Extensive knowledge of inventory management concepts.

·        Strong systems knowledge and proficiency.  JDE experience preferred.

·        High ethical standards.  Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

·        Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.  Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.

·        Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.

·        Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

·        Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external.

·        Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools.

·        Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, ISO and NADCAP

·        Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience.

·        Completion of APICS classes a plus.

·        Green Belt, Black Belt or Lean certification a plus.

·        US Person