What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer II position at Barnes?
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.
- 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
- High school diploma or GED required
- 4-year degree in business or related field highly preferred
