Job Position Summary: Responsible to secure the best possible deals with vendors by conducting market research and negotiating contracts. They support the sourcing and purchasing goods and services.
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent experience.
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Experience in Aerospace industry.
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Strong background in Raw Material purchasing.
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Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
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Strong Negotiation Skills
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Experience with engaging Supplier and building Relationships.
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Advance Analytical skills to gather, process and interpret data to solve problems and make decisions to help in cost savings and to mitigate risk.
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Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
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Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
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Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
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Ability to read and interrupt work instructions to follow through and complete task.
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Ability to multi-task, and pivot from one task to another
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Ability to identify and solve problem as they arise.
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Ability to Identifies areas for improvement in the supply processes and implements strategies to enhance efficiency.
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Ability to work well with other employees.
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Ability to train other Buyers.
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Ability to coordinate and plan future orders.
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Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.
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Ability to conduct research and evaluating market condition for future needs
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Strong attention to details
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Time Management and Organizational skills.
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Excellent Interpersonal and customer service skills
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
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Analyze vendors for Cost Saving Improvements.
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Reviews requisitions and creates purchase orders, then monitor order status to ensure timely delivery.
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Finding and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
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Work with operating system to maintain accuracy of purchase orders to clearly communicate availability dates and quantities to internal customers.
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Purchase items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
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Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and internal departments.
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Maintain current and potential source information in connection with materials and responsible for file management on all Raw material certs.
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Negotiates with suppliers regarding price, lead time, order quantities, shipping terms, and delivery expectations in accordance with strategic objectives.
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Attends weekly production meetings to advise on raw material order status.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.
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Selecting and maintaining sources of supply, using progressive purchasing techniques and methods.
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Resolves quality/delivery discrepancies and maintains clear, timely communication to internal stakeholders.
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Negotiate vendor rejections and settlement. Responsible to advise vendor of reasons for rejection and cost incurred as a result of defective material.
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Coordinate internal and external logistics for pickup/drop-off and truck maintenance.
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Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
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Work with engineering, standards, and cost improvement groups for new designs, materials, or suppliers.
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Visit vendor plants to analyze facilities and capabilities.
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Selecting vendors, setting proper prices, and studying F.O.B. points to mitigate risk.
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Provides effective on the job training to new and existing employees, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs.
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Performs other related duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
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Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
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May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.
Physical Requirements:
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Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
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May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
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Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.
