Senior Buyer - Supply Chain

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Buyer performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to policies and regulations. In this role, one reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions as well as coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. The Senior Buyer will process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information. The position will be the lead buyer for the group and works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Quality to develop sourcing strategies, identification of long lead materials, to ensure cost-effective, and compliant material availability to support program execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or APICS or ISM certification is required or equivalent combination of experience and education
Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required
8 - 12 years of relevant experience
Proven experience in various processes as it relates to assigned commodity, i.e. CNC, injection molding, etc.
Has technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and demonstrates experience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments
Possesses understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR Procurement rules, regulations and laws
Ability to negotiate terms and pricing for materials and services is critical
Proven understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP / ERP systems
Demonstrates effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to present in front of senior executives and put together charts and metrics to drive overall supply chain performance
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience strongly preferred
APICS or ISM certification preferred
Demonstrates ability to read and interpret technical drawings / specifications.
Has effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Responsibilities

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing all aspects of procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services in support of development, integration, and production activities.
Manage the end-to-end purchasing cycle from Quotes to PO placement, delivery, and invoice resolution
Source, bid, and select suppliers that meet technical, quality, schedule, and cost requirements
Prepare price/cost analysis, and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions.
Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions to address delivery, quality, or service issues.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement plans with program schedules and budgets
Support proposals and new business with pricing, lead-time, and sourcing inputs, including make/buy recommendations
Identify and help manage long-lead, single/sole-source, and obsolescence risks.
Ensure compliance with AV policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR)
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support internal and external audits.
Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials & services
Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive
Manages and develops supplier relationships to reduce costs, improve & maintain quality, and ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials
Negotiates terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services.
Writes and completes RFQ/RFP package
Work with finance to resolve Accounting discrepancies in a timely manner,
Work on procurement/material projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
Other duties as assigned