Sr Buyer - Supply Chain

Textron•Slidell, LA

21h

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing complex mechanical assemblies from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. You will conduct market research and price analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. You will solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation. You will monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed. You will negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation. You will obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation. You will check and approve payment of invoices. You will develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes and support preparation of proposal cost data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, etc.) to understand needs and develop sourcing strategies. You will mentor and provide guidance to Buyers, customers and support functions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
6+ years of purchasing or related procurement experience of mechanical assemblies, or machined parts required.
Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Effective verbal and written communications skills.
Basic Microsoft Office application skills with emphasis in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

Purchasing complex mechanical assemblies from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
Conduct market research and price analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation.
Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed.
Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation.
Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation.
Check and approve payment of invoices.
Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes.
Support preparation of proposal cost data.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, etc.) to understand needs and develop sourcing strategies.
Mentor and provide guidance to Buyers, customers and support functions.