Principal Buyer

Principal Buyer

CIRCOR International

BUSINESS: Aerospace & Defense

LOCATION: Hauppauge, NY

DIRECT REPORTING: Sr. Manager, Supply Chain

We are seeking an experienced Principal Buyer to join our team. The role will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure for the sourcing and procurement of multiple New Product Introduction projects into production. The candidate must have significant experience with NPI through a combination of leadership and skills, including the ability to influence and coordinate activities related to various disciplines.

The Principal Buyer will ensure effective NPI launch for procurement, including supplier sourcing, scheduling, cost, resources deployment, risk assessment/containment and implementation of change management.

Key focus of the Principal Buyer will include supplier sourcing / selection, early supplier engagement, price negotiations and LTAs, managing lead time expectations, implementation of new technologies, manufacturing readiness, Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

You Will:

• Manage and lead procurement of multiple programs.
• Lead supplier sourcing / selection, early supplier engagement, price negotiations and LTAs, and lead time expectations
• Placement and management of purchase orders.
• Responsible for integrated procurement schedules throughout the project life cycle, change management, implementation of corrective actions, and supporting manufacturing readiness.
• Contributor to establishing the cost basis, evaluating resource requirements, and performing procurement risk analysis.
• Supplier Sourcing / selection, engaging suppliers early in the NPD cycle to facilitate design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Participate in regular team project status reviews for individual projects. Refocus teams as necessary to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Participate in project gate reviews in line with project timing and internal NPI process requirements with a focus on procurement deliverables
• Organizes and leads procurement efforts by defining and identifying required expertise; Oversees and approves task planning to include resource requirements and effort estimates related to procurement. Establishes and communicates overall priorities and changing procurement requirements, including impact to schedules to functional areas.
• Ensures all procurement deliverables are met for manufacturing readiness, including tooling, capital equipment, supplier selection, outside processing SOWs, and materials.
• Implementation of corrective actions covering all areas of procurement responsibility. Addresses critical supplier issues and leads the team to develop action plans to improve supplier performance and minimize impact to schedules.
• Ensures procurement actions are documented, communicated and closed by the assignee in the timeframe required. Provides weekly written status to leadership.
• Engagement in material review board meetings to discuss disposition and recovery of non-conforming material
• Resolution of outstanding invoice issues

You Have:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience: Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through ten or more years of related work experience; including five or more years leading procurement activities for multiple projects/programs of varying complexity and scope. Prior experience of working with cross functional teams is

Core Competencies

• Knowledge and proficiency in supplier sourcing / selection, early supplier engagement, price negotiations and LTAs, managing lead time expectations, implementation of new technologies, manufacturing readiness, Design for Manufacturability (DFM),
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment. Ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a team atmosphere.
• Practical knowledge of Aerospace, Defense, and Commercial procurement requirements and production processes
• Proficient in the use of business applications software (MS Office) and the ability to use specialized project management (MS Project) applications.
• Strong communication (oral and written), skills. Effectively communicates across all mediums, audiences, and situations.
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Understanding of Requirements Management, including change configuration management, traceability, validation and verification and scope management
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; focus on continuous process improvement.

Education

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field preferred; minimum of 10 years prior NPI procurement, supplier sourcing, price and lead time negotiations.

OTHER

• US Citizen

SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $100,000

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• PTO and family leave
• 401(K)
• Work Life Balance
• Career Development
• Other Benefits & Perks

Why CIRCOR:

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce that values individuality and creativity.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.

Business units are in Hauppauge New York; Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities