Sr. Buyer - Boyd Thermal by Eaton

Boyd•Lancaster, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer in our Lancaster, PA location. This role plays a critical part in aerospace and defense applications. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will have a direct impact on our operational success and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

All positions require use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations.
All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, employees, customers, vendors, suppliers, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc., ) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

CPIM or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Establishes approved and certified sources of supply and coordinates the purchasing and distribution of raw materials, components, machinery and supplies in R&D and manufacturing.
Searches for and coordinates the approval of sources of supply for raw materials, components, equipment machinery and supplies.
Negotiate prices for all purchased items based on target pricing strategies.
Negotiates vendor managed inventory programs with key suppliers.
Works closely with engineering to determine sources for and items needed to support R&D projects.
Establishes short and long-term purchase price variance (PPV) and lead-time improvement plans.
Prepares, coordinates and expedites purchase orders and change notices.