Commodity Buyer - Manufacturing

AeroSpec Inc • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

This position will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing complex off-the-shelf and specialized components and assemblies to support manufacturing. The perfect candidate has a desire to work with vendors to build relationships that allow the company to make schedules and create a mutually beneficial relationship. The role will use established vendors and pricing and be asked to source new vendors. AeroSpec is a leader in design-engineer-build solutions for manufacturing. Our team creates custom manufacturing equipment for cutting-edge products needed in a connected world. We create an extensive range of automation technology and solve all types of manufacturing challenges. The company is a respected leader in innovative design, engineering, manufacturing, real-time supply chain insight, and logistics services to companies of all sizes in various industries working to grow their technology and manufacturing capability.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience procuring components for a manufacturing or similar operation
• In-depth purchasing experience in an ERP environment
• Ability to identify, source, and negotiate with new and existing vendors price, delivery, quality, and shelf status
• Maintenance of customer records in CRM System
• Understanding of market costing of commodities in automated equipment, manufacturing, or similar industry, including lead times

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience preferred but not required
• CPM/CPSM/CSCP preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contact information for vendors. Establish long-term, trusting relationships that mutually benefit both the supplier and AeroSpec.
• Execute the procurement of parts and routing between vendors and AeroSpec.
• Schedule driven procurement based around kit release dates and potentially aggressive schedules.
• Continually seek to implement new procurement processes that help reduce part lead time, improve quality, and lower costs.
• Track supplier delivery status using existing reporting tools.
• Work with scheduling and project teams to process expedites as necessary to support production.
• Work with AeroSpec’s sales team to estimate lead time and pricing on both off-the-shelf and long-lead items.
• Manage the disposition of all non-conforming material from suppliers.
• Assist other AeroSpec buyers during peak workloads with machine part sourcing and other purchases.

Benefits

• Salary range: based on experience
• Performance bonus potential
• Employer-paid insurance available for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Voluntary benefits, including Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k and Roth IRA available with company match
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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