Position Overview: The Buyer will ensure all parts and materials are sourced, ordered and received in support of customer on-time delivery requirements while achieving the best overall value and lowest total cost of procurement in support of ATC company objectives. Candidate will keep the department Director informed as appropriate regarding all procurement activities.
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the procurement of all purchased parts and materials in support of customer programs. As such the prime duties are as follows:
Order Management:
- Review and disposition planned orders for parts and materials, including validation of planning and requirements.
- Generate and manage all quote activity and determine the best value for all requirements, including price, delivery, payment terms, and terms and conditions of purchase.
- Select sources based on customer approved supplier lists and best total value for the company.
- Create purchase orders according to company procedures and ensure supplier acknowledgement and confirmation.
- Generate and monitor purchase orders/open order books for the suppliers and commodities assigned.
- Expedite and defer delivery of orders as required based on metrics and other available tools.
Supplier and Commodity Management:
- Manage all supplier communications, including order book status, resolution of discrepancies, and past due PO resolution.
- Develop critical commodity and supplier knowledge relevant to the parts and commodities assigned.
- Cultivate positive supplier relationships while also holding suppliers accountable for contract/order obligations.
- Communicate professionally with suppliers to resolve invoice and other discrepancies.
Product Conformance:
- Understand customer quality and other flow down requirements to suppliers to ensure product conformity.
- Work closely with Quality to ensure products comply with all company and customer requirements.
- Analyze pending purchases to determine if First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements apply.
- Work closely with the Quality Director and Quality function to address quality matters.
- Liaise with suppliers and the Quality function to resolve issues including but not limited to product non-conformances, paperwork discrepancies, FAI corrections, and Quality Log disposition.
General/Other:
- Respond quickly and efficiently to customer service requests for status, expedites, and other emerging requirements.
- Interface and communicate effectively with internal customers and departments to promote teamwork and cross functional relationships.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have experience and proficiency in the following:
- Demonstrated leadership, customer service, organizational, and overall communication (oral, written, listening) skills.
- Impeccable work ethic and the ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise proper discretion in the duties assigned.
- Initiative and creativity.
- Experience in sourcing, buying, and expediting and ability to learn related principles.
- General knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes/practices.
- Strong application knowledge of MS Office: Excel.
- Practical application knowledge of MS Office: Word, PowerPoint.
- Knowledgeable in ERP software (Dynamics AX & JD Edwards) and/or willingness and ability to learn ATC and client’s various software systems.
- Reliance on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and assignments.
- Works well in a team environment and maintains consistent positivity with peers and work associates.
Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree in Business Management or related field.
- Aviation/Aerospace background a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Aviation: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person