Sr. Buyer

As a Sr
Buyer, you will be responsible for coordinating activities involved with procuring, tracking, and expediting goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies at a competitive price, delivery, and quality via the issuance of a purchase order The Senior Buyer identifies varied sources of commodities and services, assists Commodity Managers with evaluating bids for RFPs, , establishes purchase orders, maintains contact with vendors, and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices
The Sr
Buyer expedites the ordering and delivery process for commodities or services and assures invoice payment by monitoring the process from initiation of a purchase order through the receipt of the goods or services and billing from the vendor or supplier
The Sr
Buyer may be required to train and assist Buyers on the procurement processes including ERP/MRP systems and provide guidance related to the supply chain policy
He/She should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and should have at least 5 + years of purchasing experience.

Sr
Buyer will work from our Las Cruces NM office 3x per week.

Responsibilities

Track and manage purchase orders from award of procurement to receipt, including Aircraft On Ground (AOG) and expedited requests

Work with accounting to reconcile vendor accounts and invoices, ensuring there is a 3-way or 2-way match

Issue purchase orders in accordance with contracts or agreements

Develop and maintain relationships with assigned vendors and suppliers

Manages and reports to Supervisor for metrics including on-time delivery, quality ratings, purchase price variances.

Research and analyze buying trends, markets, styles, and products, and assessing the financial risks of purchases

Track and analyze data to identify trends and recommend purchasing strategies

Maintain records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and audit guidelines

Ensure company and supplier compliance to Non-Disclosure Agreements, Export Compliance, and Contracts

Required Skills and Experience

Knowledge of the industry and aerospace manufacturing

Minimum 5 years procurement experience in a dynamic environment.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a combination of education and work experience, preference given to supply chain or business degrees

Energetic, passionate and organized team member ready to support complex factory and operational procurement activities

Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex product development environment with multiple priorities as well as a disciplined production setting

Experience with IMP/IMS, risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes

Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, Configuration Control, ERP and MRP systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.

Team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Experience with Oracle or ERP/MRP demand management systems

Working knowledge of global supply chain management issues and practices.

Strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with various internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of negotiation practices/methodology for commodities.

Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.

Ability, willingness to travel 25-30% depending on business needs and engage with suppliers

Preferred Skills and Experience

A general understanding of Aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes

Six Sigma Certification

CPSM

PMP Certification

The annual U.S
base salary range for this full-time position is $79,300.00–$121,000.00
The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity
Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered
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