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CRAWL_WRAP

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Work with operating system to maintain accuracy of purchase orders to clearly communicate availability dates and quantities to internal customers. Advance Analytical skills to gather, process and interpret data to solve problems and make decisions to help in cost savings and to mitigate risk.

<h2>Job Description: </h2>Job Position Summary:Responsible to secure the best possible deals with vendors by conducting market research and negotiating contracts. They support the sourcing and purchasing goods and services. Responsible for leading a team, while participating in the team’s work. The role is a working leader position where prioritizing and directing duties and individual contributions are balanced to support the organization’s goals. Oversight of new hires. Managing projects and developing new processes.Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent experience.</li><li>Experience in Aerospace industry.</li><li>Strong background in Raw Material purchasing.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations</li><li>Strong Negotiation Skills</li><li>Experience with engaging Supplier and building Relationships.</li><li>Advance Analytical skills to gather, process and interpret data to solve problems and make decisions to help in cost savings and to mitigate risk.</li><li>Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.</li><li>Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.</li><li>Ability to read and interrupt work instructions to follow through and complete task.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, and pivot from one task to another</li><li>Ability to identify and solve problem as they arise.</li><li>Ability to Identifies areas for improvement in the supply processes and implements strategies to enhance efficiency.</li><li>Ability to work well with other employees.</li><li>Ability to train other Buyers.</li><li>Ability to coordinate and plan future orders.</li><li>Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.</li><li>Ability to conduct research and evaluating market condition for future needs</li><li>Strong attention to details</li><li>Time Management and Organizational skills.</li><li>Excellent Interpersonal and customer service skills</li><li>Demonstrated Leadership</li><li>Ability to lead and motivate teams, delegating task and providing guidance.</li><li>Ability to adapt to business needs.</li><li>Strong communication skills to convey information and provide instruction to the team.</li><li>Ability to identify root cause and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.</li><li>Familiar with the Manufacturing process and equipment.</li><li>Understands safety regulation and procedures.</li></ul>Duties/Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.</li><li>Analyze vendors for Cost Saving Improvements.</li><li>Reviews requisitions and creates purchase orders, then monitor order status to ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Finding and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules.</li><li>Work with operating system to maintain accuracy of purchase orders to clearly communicate availability dates and quantities to internal customers.</li><li>Purchase items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.</li><li>Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and internal departments.</li><li>Maintain current and potential source information in connection with materials and responsible for file management on all Raw material certs.</li><li>Negotiates with suppliers regarding price, lead time, order quantities, shipping terms, and delivery expectations in accordance with strategic objectives.</li><li>Attends weekly production meetings to advise on raw material order status.</li><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.</li><li>Selecting and maintaining sources of supply, using progressive purchasing techniques and methods.</li><li>Resolves quality/delivery discrepancies and maintains clear, timely communication to internal stakeholders.</li><li>Negotiate vendor rejections and settlement. Responsible to advise vendor of reasons for rejection and cost incurred as a result of defective material.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external logistics for pickup/drop-off and truck maintenance.</li><li>Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.</li><li>Work with engineering, standards, and cost improvement groups for new designs, materials, or suppliers.</li><li>Visit vendor plants to analyze facilities and capabilities.</li><li>Selecting vendors, setting proper prices, and studying F.O.B. points to mitigate risk.</li><li>Provides effective on the job training to new and existing employees, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs.</li><li>Encourages collaboration and fosters a team environment by practicing the principles of servant leadership.</li><li>Coordinates daily operations to ensure high level of productivity and quality in alignment with organizational goals</li><li>Provides guidance on work assignments by prioritizing work and allocating resources.</li><li>Maintains consistent flow and identifies bottlenecks.</li><li>Ensures that productivity and service level KPI’s are met.</li><li>Monitors operational metrics, evaluates performance, and provides feedback.</li><li>Leads by example and provides both individual contribution and support for the direct reports.</li><li>Conducts team meetings as required to achieve proper communication and development of the team.</li><li>Has oversight of new employees and assist in training.</li><li>Identifies areas for improvement in the processes and implements strategies to enhance efficiency.</li><li>Enforces safety regulations and procedures ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.</li><li>Facilitate effective communication between management and team members.</li><li>Ensures that processes adhere to quality standard and specifications.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned</li></ul><hr/>Recruiter: Joe Pitino Phone: 860-530-7970<hr/>

RJS Associates

Senior Buyer Lead

Aerospace and Defense

Analysis Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Contract Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Cost Control

Customer Support/Service

Data Processing

Detail Oriented

Establish Priorities

File Management

Follow Through

High School Diploma

Identify Issues

Industry Standards

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing/Industrial Processes

Market Analysis

Market Research

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Negotiation Skills

Operating Systems

Operational Audit

Operations

Organizational Skills

People Management

Performance Metrics

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Process Development

Process Improvement

Productivity Management

Project/Program Management

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Research Skills

Resource Management

Risk Management

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Process

Safety Standards

Safety/Work Safety

Servant leadership

Team Building

Team Lead/Manager

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Vendor/Supplier Selection

FEED

Collaborate cross-functionally with Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, and other departments to resolve plant issues in a timely manner. The Senior Buyer will execute procurement strategies to support Business Unit objectives, including security of supply, cost savings, process optimization, and supplier risk mitigation.

YEAR

Location: Winsted, CT  
Salary: $95,000 – $100,000 annually 
Benefits: Excellent benefits available immediatelyJob Summary 
The Senior Buyer will report to the Procurement Segment Manager and support procurement activities for the Winsted and Branford facilities. This role is based primarily in Winsted, CT, with regular onsite support at the Branford facility. The Senior Buyer will execute procurement strategies to support Business Unit objectives, including security of supply, cost savings, process optimization, and supplier risk mitigation.The overall objective of this role is to support production schedules while securing the best achievable value for supplies and services, in full compliance with company procedures and audit requirements.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare requests for quotes (RFQs) and proposals based on plant requirements.</li><li>Review supplier quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value based on price, schedule, quality, and supplier capability.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times aligned with plant and business objectives.</li><li>Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs.</li><li>Manage and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing, charge account codes, and vendor commitment dates.</li><li>Monitor invoices on hold and coordinate resolution with internal stakeholders and suppliers.</li><li>Partner with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, and other departments to resolve plant issues in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all audit protocols and complete audit-related responsibilities as required.</li><li>Assist with onboarding new suppliers and setting up new items within procurement systems.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company procurement procedures for quality and financial audits.</li><li>Provide responsive, high-quality support to overall business operations.</li><li>Maintain a regular presence on the shop floor to support operational understanding and collaboration.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering.</li><li>Minimum of three years of experience in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain.</li><li>Ability and willingness to work onsite at the Branford, CT facility on a regular basis.</li><li>Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor to gain a thorough understanding of plant operations.</li></ul>ITAR Requirement 
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must qualify as a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), political asylee, or refugee.Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with ORACLE or similar enterprise business systems.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop metrics and reports across multiple data sets.</li><li>Customer-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.</li></ul>Export-Controlled Data Notice 
This position involves access to export-controlled items. Employment offers are contingent upon the candidate's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Emerge extends sales, marketing, and business management teams for enterprise corporations. We put exceptional people, processes, and systems into action to help our clients achieve their business goals.
				We are a collection of people who care deeply about our clients, family, friends and co-workers. Working together to solve our clientsâ€™ Staffing and Managed Services needs is what drives us to work in the morning, powers us through hectic travel and keeps the wide smiles on our faces every day.

Emerge

Senior Buyer

Accounts Payable

Billing

Business Operations

Business Solutions

Business Support

Corporate Compliance

Cross-Functional

Customer Relations

Data Import/Export

Data Sets

Finance

Financial Audit

Metrics

On Site Support

Onboarding

Operational Support

Oracle

Procedure Implementation

Process Costing

Procurement Management

Procurement Strategy

Production Schedule

Production Support

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Shipping Documents

Shipping Operations

Shipping/Receiving

Supplier Optimization

Supply Chain

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If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. A challenging and rewarding career opportunity is available at Barnes Aerospace for a Senior Buyer, responsible for managing supply chain material readiness, negotiating with suppliers, analyzing costs, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods.

A challenging and rewarding career opportunity is available at Barnes Aerospace for a Senior Buyer, responsible for managing supply chain material readiness, negotiating with suppliers, analyzing costs, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods. Work closely with Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams to understand material requirements, and lead times. If you are a motivated, career-minded individual ready to apply your supply chain and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume for further consideration.Core Responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage all purchasing requirements and exception messages driven by ERP.</li><li>Lead “Make vs. Buy” analyses in collaboration with manufacturing & engineering.</li><li>Negotiate and administer Long Term Agreements (LTA’s) working close with central commodity team.</li><li>Driving Purchase Price Variance (PPV), cost avoidance and cost savings initiatives.</li><li>Request quotes from suppliers (cost and lead time) based on supplier capabilities and inclusion on Approved Vendor List.</li><li>Obtain Quality approvals for specific part/operation/process prior to transmitting purchase orders to suppliers.</li><li>Manage purchase orders to ensure date accuracy is maintained and correct information flows through ERP system to supplier scorecards.</li><li>Manage supplier performance to drive execution required by internal build plan.</li><li>Proactively identify and mitigate risk - tracking expected supplier’s deliveries.</li><li>Mentor junior buyers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance negotiation within the team.</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>7+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>High attention to detail and quality in all aspects of work.</li><li>Previous experience with ERP systems.</li><li>Ability to react quickly to schedule changes and re-prioritize parts at vendors.</li><li>Investigate ways to reduce overall costs for the organization by identifying potential new suppliers as well as collaborating with existing suppliers and internal stakeholders on other opportunities such as lot sizing.</li><li>Demonstrates strong time management skills with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills are essential to ensure that concise and timely information is shared with all internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.</li><li>Considered highly desirable:</li><li>Prior experience with castings, forgings, building to print and outside services in a aerospace manufacturing environment</li><li>Demonstrated ability to use technology effectively and efficiently to manage both individual workload and documents in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and ability to create documents, reports and briefing materials in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li><li>Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.</li></ul>  <h5>Education Requirements:</h5><ul><li>BS Degree Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred.</li></ul><h5> </h5><h5>Instructions:</h5>To be considered for the above position, please visit our website <a href="http://www.onebarnes.com" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">www.onebarnes.com</a>, click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online. At Barnes, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed.

Barnes Group Inc.

Access Control

Continuous Improvement

Documentation

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Information Technology & Information Systems

Make-Versus-Buy Analysis

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Analysis

Materials Management

Mentoring

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Operations Processes

Performance Management

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Project/Program Coordination

Requirements Management

Risk Analysis

Scorecarding

Supply Chain Management

Team Player

Vendor/Supplier Diversity

Vendor/Supplier Management

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

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Job Title: Senior BuyerLocation: East Granby, CT (Bradley Park)Pay Rate: $100k/yr - $110k/yrJob Type: Direct HireZip Code: 06026Start Date: ASAPSchedule: Onsite - Days/M-FKeywords: #Buyer #Procurement #Purchasing*U.S. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and ability to create documents, reports and briefing materials in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPointEducation Requirements:- BS Degree Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred.

Job Title: Senior BuyerLocation: East Granby, CT (Bradley Park)Pay Rate: $100k/yr - $110k/yrJob Type: Direct HireZip Code: 06026Start Date: ASAPSchedule: Onsite - Days/M-FKeywords: #Buyer #Procurement #Purchasing*U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required*Job Description - Senior Buyer:Our client offers competitive wages, annual bonus opportunity, 401k savings plan, paid time off, holidays, and much more! When you join the team, you'll be part of an innovative, industry renowned provider of solutions for a broad customer base in the aerospace market. If you're a team player and looking for more than just a job, apply today and take your career to new heights!! Core Responsibilities: - Manage all purchasing requirements and exception messages driven by ERP.- Lead 'Make vs. Buy' analyses in collaboration with manufacturing & engineering.- Negotiate and administer Long Term Agreements (LTA"s) working close with central commodity team.- Driving Purchase Price Variance (PPV), cost avoidance and cost savings initiatives.- Request quotes from suppliers (cost and lead time) based on supplier capabilities and inclusion on Approved Vendor List.- Obtain Quality approvals for specific part/operation/process prior to transmitting purchase orders to suppliers.- Manage purchase orders to ensure date accuracy is maintained and correct information flows through ERP system to supplier scorecards.- Manage supplier performance to drive execution required by internal build plan.- Proactively identify and mitigate risk - tracking expected supplier"s deliveries. Mentor junior buyers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance negotiation within the team. Qualifications: - 7+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (must have a STRONG background in procurement). - Prior experience with castings, forgings, building to print and outside services in an aerospace manufacturing environment.- High attention to detail and quality in all aspects of work.- Previous experience with ERP systems.- Ability to react quickly to schedule changes and re-prioritize parts at vendors.- Investigate ways to reduce overall costs for the organization by identifying potential new suppliers as well as collaborating with existing suppliers and internal stakeholders on other opportunities such as lot sizing.- Demonstrates strong time management skills with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential to ensure that concise and timely information is shared with all internal/external stakeholders.- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.- Demonstrated ability to use technology effectively and efficiently to manage both individual workload and documents in a fast-paced environment.- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and ability to create documents, reports and briefing materials in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPointEducation Requirements:- BS Degree Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred.Employment Benefits: In addition to annual compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits package is provided, which includes, but is not limited to the following: * 2 weeks of vacation and available days of Floating Holiday annually in accordance with policy, prorated from date of employment. * Participation in annual bonus programs▪ Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance ▪ Dental Insurance▪ Vision Insurance* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company matching contributions* Group Term Life Insurance * Optional Employee Term Life Insurance of 1 to 6 times annual base salary (contributory). * Optional Dependent Term Life Insurance of up to $250,000 for your spouse and up to $10,000 for each dependent child, as applicable (contributory). * Short-term Disability coverage* Long-term Disability coverage* Education Assistance Program. *U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Required*Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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