Country United States / US City BURBANK
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Workplace location BURBANK-STILLMAN SEAL(CA-USA) Employer company HUTCHINSON AEROSPACE & INDUSTRY, INC. Domain Procurement Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 6 years
Activities
SUMMARY: To purchase requisitioned material and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to support scheduled assembly and spares requirements to meet customer needs while proactively mitigating geopolitical, macroeconomic, and supply chain disruptions.
Essential Functions:
- Negotiate, place and administer purchase orders and subsequent changes to support the production schedule using proactive risk management and advanced ERP analytics to guarantee continuity of supply.
- Manage, develop and support a certified supplier base to meet the quality and delivery needs for meeting of the production schedule while integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics, assessing supplier operational capacity, and evaluating dual-sourcing options to de-risk key commodities.
- Review and initiate LTA's (long term agreements) with approved suppliers to ensure quality, delivery and cost savings incorporating robust Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, structured indexation, and inflation-mitigation
terms.
- Expedite all placed purchase orders to meet the production schedule and implement Root-Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) with suppliers experiencing structural delivery or capacity constraints.
- Quote and negotiate with suppliers to ensure standard costs (price) are met or improved. Proactively sponsor and institute cost savings initiatives and manage Purchase Price Variance (PPV) through data-driven market intelligence.
Maintain and report weekly on the current and accurate backlog of requisitions received, in-process and on hold for completeness, additional documentation or other problems.
- Maintain and report weekly on quantity and value of purchase orders placed.
- Review all applicable documents and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) input fields, including but not limited to; part file, purchase part file, purchase orders, unplaced requisitions, lead time and other purchasing related codes for accuracy and feedback any necessitated changes to the appropriate planner or department to maintain high database integrity and optimize safety stock parameters.
- React to inputs from planners by initiating lot splits on purchase orders due to problems with capacity, schedule or quality and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize lead times and minimize premium freight exposure and avoid expedite fees.
- Analyze potential impact of any changes or delays in the purchase receipt schedule and alert proper personnel of any unresolved problems utilizing predictive metrics to establish comprehensive risk-mitigation options before internal and external lines are impacted..
- Help determine effectivity and impact of engineering change orders, taking into account the cost and schedule of material on order and mitigating potential inventory obsolescence or exposure.
- Reschedule and update purchase orders due to changes dictated by engineering change orders.
- React to customer reschedules or cancellations by rescheduling or canceling material on purchase orders as directed by planning.
- Interface with Quality and Engineering personnel to ensure that quality issues and corrective actions, where required, are taken and met by suppliers.
- May be asked to train, direct or lead other buyers and/or expeditors by championing standardized workflows, professional clear communication techniques, and system-backed best practices.
- May be asked to perform special tasks or projects by Materials Manager
Responsible for promoting and abiding by the HSE rules and policies including but not limited to advancing Scope 3 supply chain sustainability efforts, ethical sourcing, and waste reduction principles.
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Knowledge
- ERP, advanced spreadsheet software (Excel), data visualization boards, and standard communication tools.
- BS or equivalent plus specialized training or experience in the materials area
- 5-8 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace
- Knowledge of computerized MRP II /ERP system or Kanban / JIT manufacturing
- Computer literacy with predictive analytical capabilities
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- APICS, CPIM,/CSCO or ISM (CPSM) training or certification preferred
- Knowledge of ISO/QS9001/AS9100 requirements and familiarity with ITAR/EAR regulatory frameworks where applicable.
Additional Requirements: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required for supplier site audits, training or technical operational reviews.
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Salary range: $100,000 to $115,000
Additional Information
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Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today\'s energy challenges.
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