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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree required.
• Previous experience in an Aerospace/Defense materials purchasing department or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible purchasing related experiences in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MfgPro/QAD/MQ1 desired. Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge/experience preferred. Well-developed understanding of business principles with comparative, quantitative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the appropriate level of price/cost analysis to obtain the most favorable economic purchase with the emphasis that cost reductions will be critical. This position will take the lead on Non-Inventory activities.
• Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Helps coordinate as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers. Works with Production Control, Engineering, Accounting, and Quality departments.
• Creates reports for cost savings for non-production items as requested.
• Source supplies and negotiate vendor contracts resulting in total cost reductions, quality of products, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain records of goods and materials ordered within ERP system.
• Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and follow up with vendors for discrepancies.

Benefits

• Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs.
• Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.