Buyer II

Job Description:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Buyer is responsible for supporting the sourcing, value analysis, bidding, negotiation, selection, approval, purchase, receipt, and quality of all materials for assigned commodities. The Buyer works closely with Material Program Managers, Engineering, Materials Program Manager and Production Planners to ensure supplier quality requirements and customer delivery is achieved through accurate and timely management of purchase orders for assigned commodities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Buyers. Each level of Buyer has additional duties and responsibilities listed.

Buyer ALL:

• Supports the development and maintenance of effective supplier relationships to achieve company goals to include achieving schedule, reducing material lead times, improving quality, reliable delivery performance and favorable pricing.
• Obtains competitive bids as appropriate.
• Research sources of supply and requests supplier viability data (i.e. Survey Information, ISO Certifications).
• Updates and maintains supplier records.
• Reviews, reports and updates ERP (CINCOM) data related to supplier records.
• Supports Supplier Performance Reviews by printing reports, organizing data reviews with buyers, obtaining approvals, and issuing report and cover letter to suppliers.
• Supports senior level buyers with transactions for return to vendor, Government owned property and other buyer responsibilities.
• Attends meetings both internal and with suppliers, as needed.
• Follows established QMS procedures.
• Takes initiative in recognizing and proposing process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain processes
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize workload to assure that timelines are met while having frequent interruptions.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Other assignments and/or projects as required.

Buyer II:

• Manages procurement for small project-unique materials and some commodity procurement.
• Utilizes system reports and other inputs applying limited experience and judgment to meet production requirements and minimize inventory holding costs.
• Responsible for effective supplier management, tracking of supplier issues and performance, sourcing, proposals and supplier consolidation efforts.
• Mentors and trains level I Buyers.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and drive solutions and cost savings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.
Experience and Skills:

Required:

Each successive level of Buyer builds on the identified knowledge, skills and abilities listed for the previous level(s) Buyer.

Buyer ALL:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office (i.e. Word, Excel)
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.

Buyer II:

• Ability to solve complex problems independently resulting from the complex nature of items produced and purchased, with limited assistance.

Buyer ALL:

• Working knowledge of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Buyer II:

• B.S. Degree in related field preferred, minimum of 3 years directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or composites manufacturing environment. Exposure or limited experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Some experience managing/measuring supplier performance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-10% May be required between KUAS locations and or supplier sites.

Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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