Wipro Givon USA has an exciting new opportunity for a
Buyer III- Supply Chain Management to join our team. The Buyer III Supply Chain Management is a senior level individual contributor responsible for executing complex purchasing and supplier management activities in support of precision aerospace manufacturing. The role primarily manages Aerospace raw materials and supports other assigned commodities and suppliers from request for quotation through purchase order placement, delivery, performance monitoring and issue resolution. The Buyer III partners closely with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Program teams to ensure material availability, competitive cost, supplier quality and schedule adherence.
Company Benefits - Why work with Wipro Givon USA - Competitive Pay - $80,000 - 95,000 per year
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision options
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Supplement Insurance Options
- Onsite Employee Events
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, operations or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- At least 5 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience independently managing complex domestic and international suppliers, purchase orders, commercial negotiations, LTAs and delivery recovery activities.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, including managing demand, purchasing transactions, lead times, order status, supplier records and delivery commitments.
- Working knowledge of interstate and international commercial terms, including freight, tariffs and duties, cargo insurance, FOB, Incoterms and door delivery arrangements.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of total cost of acquisition principles.
- Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and applicable aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 expectations.
- Ability to read and interpret purchase specifications, drawings, bills of material, statements of work and contractual requirements.
- Strong analytical ability and advanced working proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost, supplier, inventory, schedule and trend analysis,
- Ability to build and maintain Gantt charts to communicate timelines, dependencies, milestones, risks and constraint closure plans.
- Experience delivering cost reductions and evaluating commodity price movements linked to relevant global indexes.
- Strong negotiation, communications, organizational, project management and problem solving skills.
- Proactive, results-oriented self-starter with go-getter mindset, strong ownership, urgency, follow through and commitment to closing tissues.
- Collaborative team player able to work effectively across Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and program teams.
- Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements for access to controlled technical data and products.
- Ability to work full-time on-site at the Everett, Washington facility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Purchasing or supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing Raw Material preferred with machined parts, special processes, tooling, hardware or subcontract manufacturing services a plus.
- Experience working with international logistics providers, customs brokers and suppliers serving aerospace manufacturing.
- APICS/ASCM, ISM, CPSM, CPIM, CSCP or related professional certification.
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS- Ability to work at a computer and participate in meetings for extended periods.
- Ability to move within an office and manufacturing environment and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to visit supplier or customer locations when business needs require.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Due to our participation in U.S. export control programs under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined in ITAR 120.15. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees
Wipro Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.