Sr. Buyer

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

4d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for procuring necessary materials, components, and/or sub-assemblies at the minimum total cost to manufacture saleable products. This role involves negotiating for and procuring a variety of assigned commodities, including non-standard or technical items. The buyer will develop suppliers to meet delivery, cost, and quality requirements while maintaining assigned inventory levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business or Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
3-5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Aerospace facility.
Working knowledge of commodities purchased, supply sources, contracting methods and strategies, and Company products and components.
Capacity to logically solve problems and manage projects by utilizing a data-driven, detail-oriented approach.
Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and other performance measures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.
Proven use of negotiation techniques and tactics.
Ability to drive for results, hold self and others accountable, and continuously improve.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR U.S. Government procurement procedures.
Proficient user of computers and computer software.

Nice To Haves

Previous work and/or internship experience in Supply Chain Management.
CPSM or CPM certification, preferred.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
Familiarity/experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques (e.g., RCCA, Six Sigma methodology).
Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO-9001.
Use of and deployment of electronic data interchange procurement and continuous replenishment methods.
Excellent planning, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
Results driven with excellent project and time management skills.
APICS or ISM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate prices, specifications, delivery dates, award bids, and place orders with suppliers.
Prepare purchasing documentation and verify nomenclature and specifications of purchasing requisitions.
Develop expertise on procurement of commodities, related products, and components that support Aerospace requirements.
Implement continuous replenishment strategies with assigned suppliers.
Execute supplier rationalization plans and support transition to existing and/or new suppliers.
Support negotiation and execution of commercial agreements to reach the lowest total cost, including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations for assigned commodities.
Support, and when required lead, cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives.
Update and maintain purchase orders in the Materials Resource Planning (MRP) system for changes in design and delivery requirements.
Balance current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased parts.
Analyze data, including enterprise requirements and planning information, and prepare reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions for optimal supply chain execution.
Evaluate supplier performance requirements, including quality, cost, and timing expectations.
Work with vendors for improved delivery, quality, lead time, and price performance, evaluating these metrics with critical suppliers regularly.
Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
Improve internal and external customer satisfaction.
Comply with Supply Chain and Purchasing procedures and Quality System requirements.