Senior Buyer

Lockwood Industries, LLC dba Fralock•Los Angeles, CA

29d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Administrate purchased subcontract parts ensuring the purchase order, drawing, or file provided to the supplier contains adequate information to get quotes and properly provides the materials as required. This position will also perform purchasing functions for non-subcontract materials as needed. Communicate with supplier representative(s) to coordinate all aspects of purchased products or services. Buyer II will ensure suppliers are approved for the materials and services being provided including submission of new suppliers for approval as required. Also, ensure that the correct amount of the product or service is supplied at the appropriate time and according to the required specifications in accordance with company policy and procedure. Take cost-reduction initiatives to meet the department PPV goals and assist with long-term agreements/ SLAs and VMIs.

Requirements

Knowledge of purchasing practices and ability to apply "best practices".
Excellent math skills include the ability to convert from one unit of measure to another.
Computer literate, including ability to use an ERP/MRP system, Microsoft Excel, Word and windows at an intermediate to advanced level.
Communicate & negotiate with suppliers for best quality, delivery and pricing
Ability to multi-task in a busy office environment while working with others
Ability to compute, analyze and synthesize data.
Proven interpersonal skills to coordinate actions across multiple departments
5 years purchasing experience
Valid driver's license and insurance
Acceptable driving record
High School Diploma, GED or ten (10) years relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in an aerospace and/ or medical device manufacturing environment.
ERP experience (or similar manufacturing software)

Responsibilities

Review Purchasing queue and place purchase orders with suppliers as necessary to ensure delivery on time.
Follow up on open purchase orders to ensure delivery is made on time.
Coordinate with the quality department to address non-conforming materials when necessary
Coordinate supplier returns with the shipping department and notify accounts payable of returns.
Complete the required paperwork and obtain approval for new suppliers. If approval is received, enter new suppliers into M2M.
Regularly evaluate supplier performance using M2M data
Update vendor lead times in M2M as required.
Review and update safety stock levels for purchased items.
Other related purchasing related activities as required.