Aerospace Buyer

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

- Preparing and submitting RFQ's (requests for quotations)

- Analyzing proposals, negotiating price/lead time and terms and conditions

- Validate material requirements, issue purchase orders, obtain mfg. plans

- Expedite open purchase orders, ensuring on time delivery is met

- Update system (BaaN) with delivery changes, communicate all issues

- Procure all paints and sealant requirements for assembly

- Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback

- Participate in sales and program management meetings

- Follow up with suppliers on non-conformance corrective actions and any certification issues

- Any other duties as assigned

- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

- Prepare and submit request for quotes

- Analyze proposals, negotiate best prices and lead time, terms & Conditions

- Have full knowledge of AS9100 procedures and all its elements

- Confirm, execute all MRP requirements in a timely fashion

- Prepare purchase orders- ensuring all required documentation accompanies P.O.

- Expedite all open purchase orders, ensuring on time delivery is met

- Constant communication with suppliers, on issues of any kind

- Update Baan system with any delivery changes

- Be familiar with Baan system and all elements pertaining to Procurement

- Request techniques/manufacturing plans as required from supplier for customer approval

- Communicate with suppliers on non-conformance corrective action responses and ensure they are returned in a timely fashion

- Procure paints & sealants- have knowledge of lead times of various products to ensure on time deliver is met

- Attend sales meetings twice weekly and ensure all updates are given or communicate all issues or concerns

- Be familiar with the preferred supplier program- what suppliers are currently in this and the terms involved. Be familiar with any long term agreements in place

- Supports internal departments as needed

- Must continue to reduce supplier lead times and obtain cost reductions and reduce expediting costs where possible.

- Ensure BaaN routing, PO, and job subcontract costs all match in the system; by using the daily BaaN email report and physical release notes as a tool. This will eliminate any potential invoice issues.

- Weekly review Open PO reports and Open Invoice report

- Review Monthly Supplier Report

- Generate procurement reports on an as needed basis.

QUALIFICATION:

- High School Diploma/GED required.

- One - Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment

- Computer literacy

- Accuracy and able to pay close attention to detail

- Ability to deal effectively with suppliers and represent the company in a professional manner

- Good organizational and follow up skills

- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations and to effectively multitask.

SKILLS

- Competent in Microsoft Office and with Baan MRP system

- Previous experience in public company environment is preferred. This position requires good communication skills, as well as, the ability to effectively work with others towards a common goal.