What you’ll do:

This position will be responsible for the execution of buying activities in support of the manufacture of all products related to a specific Integrated Product Team (IPT). This role will also be responsible for maintaining inventory levels and ensuring that suppliers have the capability & capacity to support the material & delivery requirements in alignment with the IPT’s business needs. They must also have the ability to communicate risk internally to all Stakeholders.

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  Procure all materials required to manufacture products from the right supplier, at the right price, to maximize profitability, following established purchasing policies and procedures.
• Support bid requests, Issue RFQ’s, negotiate and administer purchase orders in support of production needs.
• Resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, quality, receiving and accounts payable; monitor supplier performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Work with the commodity team to ensure that supplier communication and related KPI metrics are in support of the IPT’s needs; Participate in performance management meetings.
• Work with Engineering to identify alternatives supporting production requirements while optimizing cost & inventory reductions, process Engineering Change Orders (ECO) as required.
• Conducts inactive, obsolete, and surplus analysis on all parts and drives root cause, corrective action and disposition strategy.
• Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.
• Train and mentor as needed buyers on Oracle functionality, assist with determining and maintaining levels of inventory to meet organizational metrics

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 2+ years of procurement experience OR Associates Degree and 4+ years or procurement experience OR HS Diploma/GED and 8+ years of procurement experience
• 2+ years negotiating experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee or Refugee.
• No relocation will be offered for this position. Only candidates who reside within a 50 mile radius of the Orchard Park, NY facility will be considered for this position. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacture or organization design of mechanical or electrical assemblies for aerospace and defense mechanisms.
• Experience with ERP Software including Oracle, purchasing, work in process, and inventory modules of Oracle ERP system, ability/willingness/desire to learn if applicant doesn’t have specific system experience
• Experience with Supply Chain processes, soliciting quotes, creating, and issuing PO’s, negotiating prices, order acknowledgement and tracking, expedites, Invoice maintenance, Kanban, Supply Chain Optimization, interacting with other stakeholders and IPT.
• Experience with Windows based software, specifically Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Systems and Procedures as it pertains to the materials management function and Purchasing Standard work.
• Experience with inventory management tools including Kanban, LTA’s, AMPA’s, Performance Management, SIOP process.
• Proven ability to thrive in an Office or Remote work environment.
• Ambitious self-starter that desires a career growth opportunity in Procurement and Supply Chain management.