Senior Buyer

2 months ago


Los Angeles, United States Johnson Service Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JSG is seeking a Sr. Buyer for our Aerospace & Defense client in Chatsworth, CA. 

** Must have 7-10 years of Aerospace Fastener Buying Experience** 

The Sr. Buyer will be responsible for advanced sourcing, strategically negotiating Long Term Agreements with supply base, timely processing of request for quotes (RFQ), purchase orders, building and maintaining supplier relationship to negotiate with them for best pricing, and delivery with a detailed knowledge of buying of goods. The Sr. Buyer will be responsible for overseeing other buyers’ work product.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Handle complex and dynamic commodities.
  • Responsible for larger spending items.
  • Create bid to buy orders for products for clients not under contractual obligations.
  • Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
  • Develop accurate monitoring of systems, metrics, and purchase orders.
  • Review and approve other buyers purchase orders and request for quotes (RFQ)
  • Purchase assigned commodities to meet specialized and tailored needs.
  • Implement new supplier LTAs by strategizing and taking into account all customer usage.
  • In depth and intricate negotiation of various pricing on commodities assigned, deliveries, and lead times.
  • Review, analyze, process and expedite MRP (Material Requisition Planning) on a daily basis.
  • Manage inventory based on defined department goals.
  • Developing, updating, and maintaining defined inventory levels for purchased finished goods and assigned commodities.
  • Analyze, reduce, and disposition excess and obsolete finished goods by notifying the warehouse to scrap the material.
  • Monitor supplier performance for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Manage lead-time by getting supplier updates on a quarterly basis or as defined by management.
  • Prevent obsolescence and excess finished goods by tracking new and changing revisions on products and commodities.
  • Resolve various invoicing and receiving discrepancies within departmental and supplier base.
  • Implement newly sourced products and new suppliers to the portfolio.
  • Act as a liaison between the suppliers and internal departments for all purchasing duties.
  • Develop and support continuous improvement efforts within the department.
  • Lead, present and influence department, company, buyer and supplier meetings.
  •  Have advanced prioritization of work duties daily.
  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
  • Follow company safety policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education/Experience:

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of senior procurement or purchasing experience
  • Minimum 5 years Aerospace fastener buying experience.
  • 3 years of proposal development

Knowledge:

  • Understanding of market trends
  • Advanced Excel and other MS office applications
  • In depth knowledge product and multiple commodity
  • Aerospace supplier and vendor knowledge
  • Expert understanding of the buying process
  • Detailed knowledge of ERP systems and other supply chain management tools
  • Exceptional computer skills and database knowledge
  • Detailed knowledge of building a supply chain/ procurement channel

Skills:

  • Expert negotiation skills
  • Ability to lead a team.
  • Fast learner
  • Ability to build a supply chain/ procurement channel.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • High level interpretation of Material Requisition Planning (MRP) and forecasting ability.
  • Strong Presentation skills.
  • Proven track record of reducing costs and increasing efficiency in the procurement process.
  • Progressive to advanced inventory control knowledge
  • Expert organization and documentation skills
  • Vendor Relationships, Building Relationships
  • Able to teach and mentor others.
  • Definitive understanding of process improvements and strategy
  • Handle complex LTA’s and know when to negotiate terms.
  • Expert interdepartmental continuity skills
Company DescriptionOur people and culture make JSG a great place to work. JSG’s mission is to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We are always looking for great people to join our team—we want to see your success here at JSG We can be found locally in more than 30 offices throughout the United States and Canada. JSG continues to work diligently to offer our clients and candidates world-class service and diversified offerings to fit their evolving needs.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Company DescriptionOur people and culture make JSG a great place to work. JSG’s mission is to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.\r
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Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We are always looking for great people to join our team—we want to see your success here at JSG We can be found locally in more than 30 offices throughout the United States and Canada. JSG continues to work diligently to offer our clients and candidates world-class service and diversified offerings to fit their evolving needs.\r
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Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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