Job Description
Job Description
The Structures Company is seeking a OSP Buyer in Marysville, WA
- Knowledge of outside finish processes
- ERP experience is required
- Minimum of 2 years' Buyer / purchasing experience is required
- MS Office Excel proficiency is required
- Aerospace experience is preferred but not required
- Open to US Citizens and Green Card holders
Summary
The OSP (Outside Processing) Buyer / Expeditor is responsible for identifying and selecting suppliers, completing requests for quotes, issuing, and expediting orders, closing out purchase orders, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, respond to inquiries regarding OSP status and attend meetings as required to report on OSP programs and address any related questions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers.Complete requests for quotes and negotiate procurement contracts.Issue purchase orders and expedite orders.Verify the purchase orders and keep Purchase Order status up to date.Apply best practices to maintain company guidelines regarding price, service, quality, and delivery.Process "Return to Vendor" reports and rework Non-Conformance reports.Initiate vendor chargeback and co-ordinate with various departments to process credit memos.Maintain standard cost of individual buy parts and outside services.Process invoice discrepancies.Other duties as assigned.Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism / feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.Job Core Competencies
Cooperation Establishes and maintains effective relations, exhibits tact and consideration, displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, offers assistance and support to co-workers, works cooperatively in group situations, and works actively to resolve conflicts.Written Communications - Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, varies writing style to meet needs, and presents numerical data effectively.Planning & Organization You prioritize and plan work activities, you use time efficiently, you plan for additional resources, you integrate changes smoothly, you set goals and objectives, and you work in an organized manner.Oral Communications You speak clearly and persuasively, you listen and get clarification, you respond well to questions, you demonstrate group presentation skills, and you participate in meetings.Summary of Education, Experience & Certification
Bachelor's degree preferred along with 2-3 years' experience as a buyer / purchaser or equivalent experience required.Experience working within a QMS system of ISO 9001 and API Q1 an asset.Experience with ERP system required.APICS Certification preferred.Knowledge of ISO, API, ASTM Material Standards preferred.Knowledge of processes such as anodizing, plating, heat treatment process and raw material procurement preferred.Knowledge of machining, special coating & other manufacturing processes preferred.Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company / foreign government / foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office & ERP Systems, especially proficient in the use of Excel.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Must be capable of managing multiple priorities and projects at the same time.Ability to drive issues to closure and get job done in professional and compliant manner.Must have a strong attention to detail & strong time management skills.Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders, including but not limited to logistics, planning, engineering, order management, and purchasing teams.Ability to meet or exceed standards as established by the department.For immediate consideration, please send resume to gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.comThe Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA / EOE)
The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA / EOE)
