Buyer II

Following established procedures, purchase materials, raw materials, components, castings/forgings, MRO, Outside Processing, equipment, and services in accordance with customer specifications and requirements established by requesting Company organizations. Established, maintains, and selects procurement sources and follow-ups and coordinates resolution of problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES – Other duties may be assigned

• Recommends selection of supply sources in accordance with Company and government guidelines based on an evaluation of supplier facilities, operation capabilities, pricing policies, performance track record and financial stability.
• Works with requisitioning organization to establish price and delivery parameters and negotiates contracts including price, delivery, terms and conditions with vendors.
• Prepares bid list of qualified vendors, review bids when returned, and selects vendor for negotiation of final pricing, terms and conditions; consults management for final award.
• Follow-up on purchase orders to ensure compliance with delivery schedules and requestor requirements and to coordinate resolution of delays or problems that arise.
• Enters new purchase orders into computer data base and prepares reports and maintains supplier records.
• Negotiates contracts and handles procurements involving significant dollar amounts; more frequent persuasive/advisory contacts with vendors, including consolidation of vendors, coordinate tool transfers, qualify potential suppliers, and negotiate cost reductions.
• Purchases services or complex materials such as castings & forgings and raw materials, miscellaneous hardware, and outside processing.
• Will participate in establishing price and lead time requirements and lead lower level Buyers in procurement activities including scheduling and forecasting.
• Establishes forecast through interaction with Sales and Planning; builds a relationship with interdepartmental individuals to develop thorough Purchasing strategies.
• Sourcing new vendors outside to also include international vendors which meet aerospace requirements.
• Mentors, leads, trains, and provides guidance to lower-level buyers

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university in Business or Manufacturing Technology; and

• Four to Seven years of directly related procurement experience in a manufacturing environment; and

• Aerospace experience supporting aftermarket activities is desirable;

• Knowledge and experience in aerospace purchasing metals, forgings, castings, machining is ideal;

• APICS Certification is desirable; and/or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have knowledge of Company and government procurement policies, procedures, and documentation and the Company’s ERP system.

• Must be able to read blueprints, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and be able to utilize interpersonal relations shills to enhance supplier relations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.