Buyer II

Core Responsibilities: 

• Reviews Purchase requisitions for accuracy and obtains documents such as engineering drawing specifications etc. required to obtain formal cost proposals. .
• Responsible for inventory associated with commodities purchased. (Forecasting, Monitoring Levels, Quality of Product)
• Prepares request for quotations for purchased products and services.
• Generates and manages Purchase Order/Contract documents.
• Evaluates supplier proposals and prepares technical evaluations necessary to determine reasonableness of suppliers pricing and delivery requirements.
• Insure vendor compliance with US government/military purchase requirements.
• Conducts negotiations with suppliers to establish best delivery and lowest overall cost without jeopardizing quality requirements.
• Maintains company standards and follows established procedures. Demonstrates integrity through all supplier relationships.
• Performs liaison activities with suppliers and internal customers to prevent delays in Production.
• Develops new suppliers as required and participates in supplier surveys and audits.
• Ensures accuracy between receipt, invoice and payment to supplier.
• Consistently strives for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Support Company policy, procedures, and safety policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reviews Purchase requisitions for accuracy and obtains documents such as engineering drawing specifications etc. required to obtain formal cost proposals. .

• Responsible for inventory associated with commodities purchased. (Forecasting, Monitoring Levels, Quality of Product)
• Prepares request for quotations for purchased products and services.
• Generates and manages Purchase Order/Contract documents.
• Evaluates supplier proposals and prepares technical evaluations necessary to determine reasonableness of suppliers pricing and delivery requirements.
• Insure vendor compliance with US government/military purchase requirements.
• Conducts negotiations with suppliers to establish best delivery and lowest overall cost without jeopardizing quality requirements.
• Maintains company standards and follows established procedures. Demonstrates integrity through all supplier relationships.
• Performs liaison activities with suppliers and internal customers to prevent delays in Production.
• Develops new suppliers as required and participates in supplier surveys and audits.
• Ensures accuracy between receipt, invoice and payment to supplier.
• Consistently strives for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Support Company policy, procedures, and safety policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications: 

• 2-5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace.
• Proficient at using MRP / ERP messages to schedule the flow of supply to support production.
• Proven negotiation skills with both external and internal customers.
• Proven track record of scheduling and organizing people and time effectively in order to complete assigned function.
• Lean manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated cost savings and avoidance ability.
• Demonstrated process improvement ability.
• Proficient on Microsoft applications.
• Proven communication skills
• Ability to work in a  challenging and schedule driven environment

   

    Education Requirements:

•  High school diploma or GED required

•  4-year degree in business or related field highly preferred

   

This position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws.  As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or Barnes timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The employer evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion.