Manufacturing Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Purchasing
• Prioritize and send approved purchase orders and supporting documents to Suppliers.
• Update/confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and pricing.
• Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; reports non-conformances.
• Evaluate Suppliers based on price, quality and availability.
• Study purchase history and forecast, inventory levels and replenishment cycles.
• Procurement of items specified by other departments using the Purchase Order. Requisition Procedure, with proper authorization, specific to assigned parts/suppliers (tools, samples, etc.).
• Follow up to make sure goods/services are delivered as promised (on-time delivery).
• Follows the organization's goals, policies and procedures when making purchases.

Shared responsibility with Purchasing Manager:

• New Product Development
• Responsible for communication between Engineering and Suppliers for sourcing parts during the design and development process.
• Interface with Project Managers to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
• Review new part number releases, (for accuracy and completeness) work with Sales and Engineering to determine estimated annual usage (EAU), send request for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers, review quotes and determine the best suited Supplier based on pricing, MOQ and quality. Provide all applicable documents to Purchasing Clerk so that system updates are completed in Visual and properly posted in the Vendor folders.
• Insure Data sanity into ERP
• Weekly meeting with AA purchasing Team to coordinate / problem solve
• Lead escalation shortages coming from Supply Chain and drive directly with supplier with or without AA support
• Issue monthly Purchasing KPI

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Supplier Improvement Program
• • Keeps supplier performance records and intervenes if problems arise concerning shipments, prices, products or quality issues.
  • Generates Quarterly Vendor report cards and summary report.
  • Evaluate supplier performance, determine which suppliers require specific improvement plans and work with suppliers until improvements are in place.
• Supplier Selection Process
• • Review current supply base and determine if any current supplier can meet our business needs.
  • New suppliers must be researched and selected if current suppliers do not have the capacity to meet our needs. Factors include suppliers: available technology, cost competitiveness, delivery/capacity requirements.
  • Review engineering change notices (ECN) to determine when updated prints/documents are required to be sent to supplier.
  • Additional duties as needed

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably with a project management background.
• International purchasing experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) is a strong bonus.
• Ability to research and negotiate pricing while developing and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven financial analysis skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with various internal departments and business units at all organizational levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to step back, analyze challenging situations, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communicator who can overcome resistance to change and confidently handle difficult conversations.
• Ability and willingness to learn from others and work collaboratively on a daily basis.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.