Buyer

JOB TITLE: Buyer

LOCATION: Capewell Aerial Systems - South Windsor, CT

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain

POSITION SUMMARY: Source and purchase products and materials that support manufacturing operations while balancing quality, cost, delivery, supplier performance, and process compliance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
• Evaluate and select suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and service expectations; and make sourcing recommendations within delegated purchasing authority.
• Create purchase orders, gather relevant documents, and audit details to ensure process compliance
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
• Partner with internal customers as needed to expedite purchase requisitions or identify solutions for supply chain disruptions, to include the sourcing of alternative providers as needed.
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, total cost, quality, delivery, and supply risk; exercise judgment to make purchasing decisions and recommendations that support operational requirements.
• Resolve non-routine supplier performance, quality, delivery, and continuity issues, including determining when to qualify alternate sources, negotiate corrective actions, or escalate risks.
• Coordinate with the inventory team, management, and the stockroom as required.
• Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Initiate problem solving initiatives and corrective actions for suppliers with process or execution deficiencies.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to provide effective solutions that support Company needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Work cooperatively with other employees to meet department and company goals.
• This position requires personal protective equipment on the shop floor where all require safety glasses and composite toe safety shoes.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors or management to support departmental and organizational objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None