Buyer
2 weeks ago
Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. Senior designs manufacture and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.
Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it ...
Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence
Who is Senior Aerospace Jet Products?
We are a technology-driven, team-oriented, manufacturing company that takes pride in the relationships we build with our customers, suppliers and with each other. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.
We are currently seeking a Buyer for our Jet Products location in Kearny Mesa.
What does the job involve?
Source, plan, and coordinate the purchase of materials and/or services at the most competitive price possible consistent with accepted standards of quality and service to meet company cost and schedule demands. Procured products include the following: raw material, capital equipment, tools, manufactured parts, surface coatings, MRO supplies, and other products as deemed necessary.
What will my responsibilities include?
- Monitors the production flow of subcontractors (i.e. outside processing facilities, tooling, cutting inserts) to determine processing requirements based on production schedules and needs. Ensures timely flow of materials and services as needed.
- Place purchase orders based on review and acceptance of purchase requisitions.
- Obtain appropriate signature approvals for purchase requests over a specified value.
- Process and order requested supplies.
- Provide regular updates on purchase order status.
- Ensures prompt delivery of materials as needed while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Purchases and acquires materials, equipment, and supplies from suppliers/vendors and/or service providers. Makes recommendations on prices of materials and services.
- Monitors price/cost trends to find potential price improvements.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities to determine if they are compatible with the company objectives.
- Continually evaluate and monitor quotes for most current pricing and lead times.
- In conjunction with estimating and MRP signals, solicits bid proposals and reviews quotes from vendors.
- Resolves quality, engineering, and accounting issues related to suppliers and purchase orders in an expedient manner.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing with peers, management, suppliers, and customers.
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain methods are implemented and maintained.
- Continually works to improve vendor/supplier quality and delivery performance using KPIs.
- Participates in efforts to continuously improve company performance related to cost and delivery requirements.
- Able to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings related to aerospace procurement.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Operate and support quality systems in accordance with AS9001 standards and/or other standards that apply.
- Ensure quality, procurement and regulatory compliance through policies, procedures, and effective monitoring of processes.
- Demonstrate ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand, and follow work rules and procedures, comply with corporate policies, goals, and objectives, accept constructive feedback, establish goals and objectives, and exhibit initiative and commitment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. May require training in hazardous material handling, dependent upon job assignment.
- Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, act as a change agent and work in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Maintains a fluid understanding of MS Excel and application of analytical thought.
- Buyer/seller legal responsibilities and common industry standards, practices, and requirements applying to technical considerations of goods and services procured.
- Act as a change agent
- Create a team environment
- Detail Oriented
- Balancing financial information
- Communicate Effectively (verbal and written)
- Compile statistics
- Use computer packages to prepare graphics
- Compose letters/memorandums
- Coordinate events
- Coordinate meetings
- Proofread documents
- Research information
- Answer telephones
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.
- 4 plus years purchasing experience in manufacturing industry (multi-site operation preferred)
- Working knowledge in a systemized purchasing environment
- Familiar with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SyteLine experience preferred)
- Experience purchasing "controlled" commodities (ie. Government / Aerospace / Pharmaceutical)
Joining Senior means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, commission plan, and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee's names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
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