Buyer (Direct Materials) - Amphenol Aerospace Operations

Job Description

Job Description

The Role -

Amphenol Aerospace is seeking a Buyer (Direct Materials) to work out its state-of-the-art facility in Sidney, NY. 

The Buyer (Direct Materials) will acquire needed materials and services meeting operational objectives of quality, price, delivery and service.

The key responsibilities of the Buyer (Direct Materials) include, but are not limited to:

• Develop sourcing strategies to maximize price, delivery and quality.
• Develop global suppliers with collaboration of Sourcing Engineers.
• Analyze supplier proposals to determine best source of supply.
• Review Material Requirements Plan in support of production requirements.
• Implement and manage consignment, kanban and purchase agreements.
• Negotiate and implement cost savings to meet operational targets.
• Continuously evaluate supply base performance and implement improvement counter measures.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Marketing and Engineering functions.
• Conduct make v. buy decisions to ensure outsourcing is competitive and adheres to production requirements.
• Support department Small Business Administration objectives.

Location -

• Sidney, NY
  • 30 Minute Drive from Binghamton, NY
  • 20 Minute Drive from Oneonta, NY

Salary: $62, 354 - $80,000

The Person -

The key skills and qualities of a Buyer (Direct Materials)  at Amphenol Aerospace:

• A bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or a technical field 
• 4-6 years in a procurement role preferred, but at least 2 years experience required.
• APICS CPIM certification (preferred)
• Must have full knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 10  pounds as required
• Ability to use a computer and standard office or manufacturing equipment
• At least 10% of time requires both domestic and international travel to supplier locations
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Must comply with all Purchasing Procedures and Policies

The Company –

With manufacturing sites in Sidney, NY, Mesa, AZ, Nogales, MX, and a Design Center in Pasadena, CA, Amphenol Aerospace Operations has been a leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components for the aviation and commercial airplane industry for over 100 years.

Focusing on serving the needs of advanced and challenging market segments, we pride ourselves on our consistent ability to innovate and provide the markets with new creative solutions.

Working at Amphenol means you are recognized and valued for your contributions because we believe that our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. We support and encourage career development for all employees and have ample opportunities for advancement.

We pride ourselves for being customer-centric, accountable, reliable, and enthusiastic in all that we do. These values are ingrained in each of us and contribute to a culture of teamwork and meaningful work.

Amphenol offers a competitive pay and benefits.  The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.  This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls.  Qualified candidates must be a US person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government. 

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.  We aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

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