Sr Buyer

IPS – Rubbercraft is seeking a Sr Buyer that uses expertise for a range of purchasing activities, including pricing and negotiating with suppliers to reach the highest quality at the best value. Performs complex purchasing activities, while ensuring procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws, regulations, and management objectives.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing. Our product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

Job Accountabilities:

• Performs complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods services
• Negotiates best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders, to reach the highest quality at the best value
• Establishes source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing
• Evaluates quotations received from prospective suppliers and makes decisions regarding the award of purchase orders
• Implements formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements
• Resolves discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance
• Ensures compliance with government laws, regulations, and procurement policies and procedures
• Identifies problem area, initiates corrective action, and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely manner
• Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, cost analysis, and supplier performance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Years’ Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably in the manufacturing industry

Skills:

• Experience w/ ERP systems required

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in the aerospace industry regulations and quality standards in a manufacturing environment

• Strong experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success.

• Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of Information.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.