Factory Supply Chain Buyer

Summary:

The Business Unit is responsible for Aerospace applications with a global responsibility for Sales, Manufacturing, Business development, Product and Process Development. Our business is fully customer focused, with products specifically designed for an engine / airframe application and then produced in small quantities and small lots on highly flexible equipment. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are the peculiarity of our Business Unit. In Hanover, PA we produce Rings and Seals for the Aerospace and Industrial markets. We are hiring a Factory Supply Chain Buyer.

The Buyer reports to the Supply Chain Manager and represents the Company position with our suppliers. The Buyer performs strategic sourcing, acquisition & management of assigned commodities related to cost reduction activities, source selection and qualification. Manage stocking programs, subcontracting, preparation of RFP’s/RFQ’s contract negotiating and management in conjunction with the Aerospace Operations Purchasing Office. Preparation of forecasts, cost analysis, and Scorecards for assigned commodities and suppliers.

Duties and responsibilities are (including but not limited to):

• General administrative activities:
• Enter & maintain standard costs and contracts, government cost estimates, review engineering change notices, resolution of invoice matching issues.
• Support Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations related to new bearing designs and manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement to assist in day to day activities within department & work cross functionality to service internal customers & develop supplier relationships.

• Develop and implement short and long term procurement planning programs to assure adequate quantities of suitable materials are at the time and place needed to meet actual requirements at the lowest total cost.
• Negotiate prices and create competitive bidding situations to ensure lowest total cost.
• Analyze and evaluate quotations submitted directly or in response to bid requests to assure that quality, capability, and costs are satisfactory.
• Aggressively seek and recommend cost savings possibilities based upon new sources, improved systems or new items.
• Maintain market intelligence and report changes in pricing levels and potential problem areas or conditions which could adversely affect the company’s procurement position.
• Manage supplier base in regards to quality, delivery and service.
• Completes projects assigned by Purchasing Manager.
• Independently initiates projects to reduce cost and/or improve processes.
• Must be willing to travel to supplier site when necessary.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.
Ability to effectively communicate with management, operations, inspection, and customers.

• Job Requirements:
• A 4-year degree in business-related discipline, and/or a combination of 3-5 years of related Purchasing experience and/or Professional Certification in lieu of degree.
• Must be knowledgeable in the application and use of negotiating techniques and principals.
• Knowledge and understanding of the significant short and long range influences on the availability and prices of assigned commodities preferred.
• Be familiar with legal aspects of purchasing, inventory control, methods, and cost/price analysis.
• Knowledge of aerospace purchasing requirements preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.