Buyer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Tukwila, WA

12d

About The Position

The Buyer works closely with Production Control, Sales, Engineering and Operations to source parts, tools and supplies for the production of critical aerospace hardware and tooling. Purchasing at FTI is carried out within a disciplined aerospace environment requiring full traceability per AS9100 and financial compliance per SOX. FTI Supply Chain operates with the full support and backing of Precision Castparts Corporation. The Buyer is part of a larger Supply Chain Team with other buyers focused on raw materials and outside processing.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Proficient with MS Office suite
2 to 5 years of purchasing experience
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Familiar with concepts of B.O.O. and B.O.M., min/max inventory levels, safety stock, accounting, and other professional concepts that affect purchasing decisions
Ability to identify a fair market value for any given product

Nice To Haves

Purchasing in a Manufacturing Environment preferred

Responsibilities

Review MRP daily to identify sourcing needs
Make supplier selection and assign pricing to each job
Compile purchasing job packets
Create and place PO’s for relevant parts
Follow up with Suppliers for accurate status and delivery dates
Update PO dates in the system as required
Negotiate best price
Ensure compliance to part specifications and quality requirements
Manage assigned suppliers to ensure contractual compliance and performance
Follow up and maintain accurate and detailed record keeping of transactions and communications
Follow and maintain department standard operating procedures including Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy, SOX compliance, and procurement best practices
Ability to work on a rotating weekend schedule
Other duties as assigned