Factory Supply Chain Buyer

Polymer Concepts Technologies • Hanover, PA

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About The Position

Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. KRS Division dba Kaydon Ring & Seal (“KRS”) is responsible for Aerospace and Industrial applications. KRS has a customer portfolio that includes all major players in the Aerospace and Industrial industries. Our business is fully customer focused, with products specifically designed for an engine/airframe application and then produced in small quantities and small lots on highly flexible equipment. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are the peculiarity of KRS. Our Hanover PA team is hiring a Factory Buyer!

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in business-related discipline, and/or a combination of 3-5 years of related Purchasing experience and/or Professional Certification in lieu of degree.
• Must be knowledgeable in the application and use of negotiating techniques and principals.
• Must have experience creating/writing/reviewing LTAs.
• Be familiar with legal aspects of purchasing, inventory control, methods, and cost/price analysis.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.
• Export Control / ITAR Compliance Statement This position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of the significant short and long range influences on the availability and prices of assigned commodities preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace purchasing requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter & maintain standard costs and contracts, government cost estimates, review engineering change notices, resolution of invoice matching issues.
• Support Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations related to new bearing designs and manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement to assist in day to day activities within department & work cross functionality to service internal customers & develop supplier relationships.
• Develop and implement short and long term procurement planning programs to assure adequate quantities of suitable materials are at the time and place needed to meet actual requirements at the lowest total cost.
• Negotiate prices and create competitive bidding situations to ensure lowest total cost.
• Able to write, revise and execute LTAs.
• Analyze and evaluate quotations submitted directly or in response to bid requests to assure that quality, capability, and costs are satisfactory.
• Aggressively seek and recommend cost savings possibilities based upon new sources, improved systems or new items.
• Maintain market intelligence and report changes in pricing levels and potential problem areas or conditions which could adversely affect the company’s procurement position.
• Manage supplier base in regards to quality, delivery and service.
• Completes projects assigned by Purchasing Manager.
• Independently initiates projects to reduce cost and/or improve processes.
• Must be willing to travel to supplier site when necessary.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, operations, inspection, and customers.

Benefits

• Safe Harbor 401k Plan with Company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date
• PTO
• Bonus eligible
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Temperature controlled work environment -- yes, even on the production floor!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level