Buyer
1st Shift - 7:00am-4:00pm
$25-$35 an hour- depending on experience
6 months temp with a possibility of extension

What we're looking for:

• Must have an aerospace background
• Has intensive experience with direct commodity components/finished goods (no raw materials)
• Has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Identify manufacturing needs, select suppliers, initiate purchase orders, and arrange for delivery.
• Provide parts, equipment, services, and materials of limited scope and complexity.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience providing both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Professional entry-level position.
• May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs.
• Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, principles, concepts, and general business operations.
• General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods.
• Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g., electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to research and analyze data, develop recommendations, or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions.
• Ability to work with general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments, and determine priority and order of assignments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain the best price and terms.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• buying/procurement: 2 years (Required)
• aerospace: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person