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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent experience.
• Experience in Aerospace industry.
• Strong background in Raw Material purchasing.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Experience with engaging Supplier and building Relationships.
• Advance Analytical skills to gather, process and interpret data to solve problems and make decisions to help in cost savings and to mitigate risk.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to read and interrupt work instructions to follow through and complete task.
• Ability to multi-task, and pivot from one task to another
• Ability to identify and solve problem as they arise.
• Ability to Identifies areas for improvement in the supply processes and implements strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Ability to work well with other employees.
• Ability to train other Buyers.
• Ability to coordinate and plan future orders.
• Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.
• Ability to conduct research and evaluating market condition for future needs
• Strong attention to details
• Time Management and Organizational skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Analyze vendors for Cost Saving Improvements.
• Reviews requisitions and creates purchase orders, then monitor order status to ensure timely delivery.
• Finding and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Work with operating system to maintain accuracy of purchase orders to clearly communicate availability dates and quantities to internal customers.
• Purchase items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Maintain current and potential source information in connection with materials and responsible for file management on all Raw material certs.
• Negotiates with suppliers regarding price, lead time, order quantities, shipping terms, and delivery expectations in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Attends weekly production meetings to advise on raw material order status.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.
• Selecting and maintaining sources of supply, using progressive purchasing techniques and methods.
• Resolves quality/delivery discrepancies and maintains clear, timely communication to internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate vendor rejections and settlement. Responsible to advise vendor of reasons for rejection and cost incurred as a result of defective material.
• Coordinate internal and external logistics for pickup/drop-off and truck maintenance.
• Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
• Work with engineering, standards, and cost improvement groups for new designs, materials, or suppliers.
• Visit vendor plants to analyze facilities and capabilities.
• Selecting vendors, setting proper prices, and studying F.O.B. points to mitigate risk.
• Provides effective on the job training to new and existing employees, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned