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Buyer
Posted: 03/28/2024
2024-03-28
2024-05-11
Employment Type:
Direct
Industry: A&D/Semi
Job Number: 84792
Job Description
Defense contractor involved with product development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles in the Los Angeles International Airport area is searching for an experienced buyer. They support many military prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, BAE and others.
SCOPE
As a buyer, you will be responsible for procurement of various commodities including but not limited to machined parts, sheet metal, assemblies, services and others as required in defense environment in support of existing contracts and customer commitments. As a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) the buyer will work closely with manufacturing, planning, engineering, quality, production control and inventory control staff to service the production programs' purchasing requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position entails various procurement functions including request for quotes, generating purchase orders, communication with products and service vendors, working with accounting, receiving and inspection teams, support material disposition function (MRB) among other assigned duties. Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast paced environment in groups or individually. Ideal candidate should also preferably possess prior procurement experience of mechanical components and assemblies to handle the requirements of this role when needed.
- Support procurement activities of various commodities including machined, casting, fabricated components, etc.
- Display a commitment to the on time delivery of quality products
- Communicate concisely with all internal and external stakeholders as required
- Perform vendor follow ups on open orders and all other correspondences
- Have strong negotiations skills
- Capable of working with vendors in various capacities, i.e. RFQs, negotiations, returns, credits, account reconciliation, delivery follow ups, and others as required
- Support materials disposition (MRB) activities
- Capable of understanding and interpreting mechanical drawings
- Interact with cross functional team including manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, planning, production, program management, contracts and vendors as required
- Be self-starter, highly organized, outgoing with excellent people and communication skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environment with on-time delivery as a priority
- Ability to support new vendor identification, supplier visits and assessment for source selection
- Have high personal and professional integrity
Job Requirements
SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in business or APICS certificate in supply chain is a plus
- Fluent English Read / Write
- High level knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain including casting, machining, sheet metal fabrication and metal finishing is a plus
- Minimum of 7 years of procurement experience preferably in defense or aerospace with direct materials and commodities is highly desired
- Basic knowledge of computer software, specifically Microsoft products, i.e. MS Word and Excel skills
- ERP System experience specially SAP is a plus.
- Self-motivated to excel, act upon and achieve best possible results
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be 'U.S. persons' within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Salary $75K - $95K
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