Buyer - Aerospace/Defense

TRIGO ADR Americas • Oklahoma City, OK

101d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Operations, the Buyer is responsible for the execution of the delivery and quality performance of the Purchase to Pay operational processes for his / her site. The Buyer will manage the on-time delivery of material procurement and outside processing service to meet the greater of forecast or customer order demand.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering is required.
• 5-7 years of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and MRP and statistical forecasting systems.
• Proven negotiating skills specific to achieving favorable prices and services.
• Analytical, communication, interpersonal, team development, project management and technical skills.
• Knowledge of ERP system - Must have 3 years SAP buyer experience.
• Fluent English – reading and writing is required.
• Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment; critical thinker.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; positive attitude and outlook.
• Flexible, open-minded listener / learner; self-starter.
• Excellent Communicator (verbal and written) / strong team player; ability to work on cross functional teams.
• Strong people skills; energetic.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills; ability to excite team.
• Continuous process improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily quality and delivery performance of our supply network through rigorous performance management.
• Manage the incoming inspection results and provide corrective actions required.
• Establish and maintain a forecasting system for our supplier partners.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Perform audits on our supplier partners and assure their processes are qualified and in control.
• Assist in seeking out competitive sources of supply for existing or new products.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis.
• Manage tooling database on location at each supplier partner.
• Assist with buying, will be responsible for specific commodity groupings.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews to assist in strategic supplier planning.
• Provide support for supplier contract negotiations.
• Work on development of vendor managed inventory systems.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Perform special projects and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full time
• 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years.
• 10 days paid sick time.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents.
• Champ Plan Wellness and Health.
• Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings.
• Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances.
• Free wellness initiatives.
• Free tele-health.
• Free and discounted RX.
• Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact).
• Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment.
• Requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation.
• 401k retirement savings with match.
• Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment.
• 100% match of 1st 3% contribution.
• 50% match of next 2% contribution.
• IMMEDIATE VESTING.
• Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only).
• Regular Hourly rate for travel time.
• Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars.
• Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll.
• Federal rate Mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2024) when driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals.
• Overnight trips - Up to $75.
• Leaving home after 4 pm $40.
• Federal rate mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business.
• $1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS.
• Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded).
• Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees