Supply Chain Buyer

Whippany Actuation Systems•Whippany, NJ

12h•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Whippany Actuation Systems, an aerospace manufacturer specializing in electromechanical actuators for commercial and military applications, is seeking a results-driven, growth-oriented Supply Chain Buyer for its purchasing department. The role manages supplier relationships and coordinates procurement of materials, components, and services for the facility. The Buyer monitors and plans supply needs to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery; supports new product development and implementation; and leads strategic projects that support new business initiatives. The position works with internal teams and suppliers to balance cost, quality, and schedule requirements, maintain purchasing compliance, support production schedules, and manage purchase order activity. It also supports the Purchasing department and management with special projects and assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited university.
Three years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a relevant supply chain role.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to travel up to 5%.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Must qualify as a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) because the role involves access to export-controlled technology; proof of status is required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SyteLine ERP (Infor CloudSuite Industrial) or a comparable ERP system.
Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing industry, with an understanding of traceability, documentation, and compliance requirements.
APICS/ASCM certification.
Proactive problem-solving skills and a bias for action, including the ability to identify and resolve supply chain or production issues through completion.
Ability to foster open and honest communication and build trust and credibility through transparent engagement with cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills and ability to ensure clear, timely flow of critical information throughout the organizational structure.

Responsibilities

Achieve the lowest possible material cost while balancing quality and schedule needs.
Solicit and evaluate proposals using appropriate negotiation, cost-analysis, and price-analysis techniques.
Evaluate current and anticipated requirements using ERP/MRP action plans and reports.
Implement purchase contracts using sound purchasing practices and ensure material and service acquisitions comply with applicable company and government regulations.
Support new product introduction and development to ensure Sourcing provides the best possible solution.
Work closely with Program Management, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to meet production schedules and customer on-time delivery requirements.
Manage purchase order activities, including purchase order creation and changes, Vendor Return Material Authorizations (VRMA), Return to Vendor (RTV), and invoice issues.
Support the Purchasing department and management with special projects and assignments.
Manage supplier relationships and coordinate procurement of materials, components, and services for the facility.
Monitor and plan supply needs to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
Support new product development and implementation initiatives using project management techniques, and lead strategic projects supporting new business initiatives.