Senior Buyer Lead

Job Description:

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent experience.
• Experience in Aerospace industry.
• Strong background in Raw Material purchasing.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Experience with engaging Supplier and building Relationships.
• Advance Analytical skills to gather, process and interpret data to solve problems and make decisions to help in cost savings and to mitigate risk.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to read and interrupt work instructions to follow through and complete task.
• Ability to multi-task, and pivot from one task to another
• Ability to identify and solve problem as they arise.
• Ability to Identifies areas for improvement in the supply processes and implements strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Ability to work well with other employees.
• Ability to train other Buyers.
• Ability to coordinate and plan future orders.
• Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.
• Ability to conduct research and evaluating market condition for future needs
• Strong attention to details
• Time Management and Organizational skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated Leadership
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, delegating task and providing guidance.
• Ability to adapt to business needs.
• Strong communication skills to convey information and provide instruction to the team.
• Ability to identify root cause and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Familiar with the Manufacturing process and equipment.
• Understands safety regulation and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Analyze vendors for Cost Saving Improvements.
• Reviews requisitions and creates purchase orders, then monitor order status to ensure timely delivery.
• Finding and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Work with operating system to maintain accuracy of purchase orders to clearly communicate availability dates and quantities to internal customers.
• Purchase items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Maintain current and potential source information in connection with materials and responsible for file management on all Raw material certs.
• Negotiates with suppliers regarding price, lead time, order quantities, shipping terms, and delivery expectations in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Attends weekly production meetings to advise on raw material order status.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.
• Selecting and maintaining sources of supply, using progressive purchasing techniques and methods.
• Resolves quality/delivery discrepancies and maintains clear, timely communication to internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate vendor rejections and settlement. Responsible to advise vendor of reasons for rejection and cost incurred as a result of defective material.
• Coordinate internal and external logistics for pickup/drop-off and truck maintenance.
• Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
• Work with engineering, standards, and cost improvement groups for new designs, materials, or suppliers.
• Visit vendor plants to analyze facilities and capabilities.
• Selecting vendors, setting proper prices, and studying F.O.B. points to mitigate risk.
• Provides effective on the job training to new and existing employees, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs.
• Encourages collaboration and fosters a team environment by practicing the principles of servant leadership.
• Coordinates daily operations to ensure high level of productivity and quality in alignment with organizational goals
• Provides guidance on work assignments by prioritizing work and allocating resources.
• Maintains consistent flow and identifies bottlenecks.
• Ensures that productivity and service level KPI’s are met.
• Monitors operational metrics, evaluates performance, and provides feedback.
• Leads by example and provides both individual contribution and support for the direct reports.
• Conducts team meetings as required to achieve proper communication and development of the team.
• Has oversight of new employees and assist in training.
• Identifies areas for improvement in the processes and implements strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Enforces safety regulations and procedures ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
• Facilitate effective communication between management and team members.
• Ensures that processes adhere to quality standard and specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Recruiter:
Joe Pitino
Phone: 860-530-7970