Defense Aftermarket Buyer

JOB TITLE: Aftermarket Buyer PLANT/DEPARTMENT: Defense Aftermarket IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Supply Chain Management, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality Control, Estimating, Production Control, Program Management, Accounting, Warehouse DIRECTS: None PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Purchase material meeting quality and delivery requirements at the best price possible. MAJOR DUTIES: Obtain competitive pricing from qualified vendors based on requisitions or Recommended Order Report Negotiate the best deal for price, delivery, and terms and place purchase orders. Interview salespersons and seek new qualified suppliers. Ensure correct requirements are flowed down to suppliers. Approve invoices as required. Acts as liaison between the supplier and the company. Build strong and trusting relationships with suppliers. Maintain market awareness for the commodities in buyer's area of responsibility. Maintain Negotiated Savings log. Track and maintain the Small Business, Supplier Evaluation, and the Annual Supplier Evaluation for assigned suppliers. Resolve defective material problems including negotiating settlements for vendor chargebacks. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: None EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: 2-3 years buying experience in the manufacturing industry. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Job may require long hours of sitting/computer usage. Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.