Sr. Buyer (24149)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is 100% on site. No remote work. No Relocation.
• Extensive experience in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and production purchasing across multiple commodities.
• Runs/reviews and actions Material Action Report (MAR) weekly.
• Quotes material and/or verifies quotes are still valid.
• Generates and monitors purchase orders for assigned programs or commodities.
• Works with Program Management on PPV's and problem components.
• Utilizes strategic purchasing practices to ensure both cost and material flow are optimized.
• Responsible for purchase order date maintenance and internal PO notes.
• Review and action cancel/reduction/increase messages.
• Review and action push outs and pull ins.
• Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best price, quality and service arrangements.
• Analyze and manage material requirements through the MRP system, ensuring alignment with production scheduling and inventory management.
• Mentor Junior Buyers.
• Performs cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost factors.
• Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and department metrics.
• Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper material arrival.
• Work with Program Management to report material status for all related material of assigned programs.
• Works with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and material.
• Works with Master Scheduler and vendors to determine recovery plans when required.
• Complies with AS9100, ISO13485, ITAR, EAR and DoD regulations.
• Complies with quality procedures and guidelines.
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics/conflict of interest and information disclosure.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Completes special projects and compiles special reports as required.
• Provides status updates to Management.
• Participates in daily meetings.
• Supports Management as needed.
• Additional duties as required.