Buyer - Damar

Zenix Aerospace Inc • Monroe, WA

1d • $26 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer position offers level 1, 2, 3 & Senior. Wage scale provided reflects level 1 - 2. Under minimal supervision, the Buyer 2 purchases goods and services in support of production, facilities, and personnel, on behalf of the Company. Functions of the Buyer 2 differ from that of a Buyer 3 in that he or she typically has little or no involvement in supplier selection, negotiation, measurement and control of supplier performance, or value analysis. The Buyer 2 works closely with Master Scheduling and Supplier Development.

Requirements

• Attention to detail: Recognize and identify deviations from requirements.
• Communication: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Customer focus: Anticipate internal and external customer needs; give high priority to customer satisfaction and service. Provide information and results accurately, courteously, and in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with Supplier Development buyers and Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Department. Know when to ask for information and assistance, and assess the long-term impact of decisions. Demonstrate a willing, positive, and proactive attitude. Follow verbal and written instructions; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Company policy awareness: Understand and comply with Company policies and guidelines as described in the Employee Handbook, the Employee Safety Manual and the Quality Management System. Comply with rules and procedures of a drug-free workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related curriculum; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Five (5) years of purchasing or related technical experience.
• Good knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques.
• Capable of working within the various software applications utilized throughout the organization.
• Intermediate skills with MS Office products and keyboarding.
• Aerospace related experience.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP/ERP).
• APICS training/certification in Basics of Supply Chain Management.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office products and keyboarding.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma expertise a plus.
• Candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Responsibilities

• Uphold customer and industry quality standards (AS9100)
• Follow cost reduction/containment policies and procedures for the benefit of the Company.
• Maintain and control suppliers/vendors within approval guidelines established by Company management and the customer.
• Communicate with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements are met.
• Issue purchase orders for production materials and services (as established by Engineering), for items previously ‘contracted’ by a Supplier Development buyer or a purchasing agent of the company, to a specific supplier/vendor, at an agreed-to price and lead-time.
• Purchase ‘non-contracted’ items, as required per purchase order requisitions: Office, janitorial, safety, and miscellaneous supplies; Shipping and receiving supplies; Printed forms.
• Ensure that all requirements are specified and properly reflected in purchasing documents.
• Establish, maintain, and provide status reports on supplier/vendor purchase orders.
• Identify and convey supplier-associated risk(s) to Supplier Development buyers and Supply Chain management.
• Ensure supplier/vendor acknowledgement of purchase orders are recorded in the Company database.
• With management approval, expedite late deliveries and update purchase order status comments.
• Resolve problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determine source of the problem and take appropriate corrective action.
• Report any and all purchase variances to Supplier Development buyers and Supply Chain management.
• Compile miscellaneous reports as requested by Supply Chain management.
• Assist in the training of employees in the Buyer I position(s).
• Assist in planning and reviewing the work of employees in the Buyer I position(s), where appropriate.
• Follow all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Supplemental Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift Premiums for Weekend Shifts - work 33 hours, paid for 40 (weekend night shift) or work 36 hours, paid for 40 (weekend day shift)
• Shift Differentials - $4.00 per hour (weekday night shift), $2.00 per hour (weekend day shift), $4.00 per hour (weekend night shift)
• 401k
• PTO
• 80 hours of paid holiday per calendar year
• other compensation (as applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree