Buyer

This range is provided by Cypress HCM. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $62,400.00/yr - $81,000.00/yr Buyer This exciting role will be responsible for purchasing goods and services in support of production, facilities, and personnel for the company. This individual will need a few years of purchasing and materials planning experience to succeed in the role. They are headquartered in the Arlington, WA area. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of various aerospace components. If you are an individual who loves to work with purchasing and supplier development, this role could be for you! Responsibilities: Uphold customer and industry quality standards (AS9100) Follow cost reduction and containment policies and procedures. Maintain and control suppliers and vendors within approval guidelines established by management and the customer. Communicate with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities, and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements are met. Issue purchase orders for production materials and services (as established by Engineering), for items previously ‘contracted’ by a Supplier Development buyer or a purchasing agent, to a specific supplier or vendor, at an agreed-to price and lead-time. Purchase ‘non-contracted’ items, as required per purchase order requisitions: Office, janitorial, safety, and miscellaneous supplies. Shipping and receiving supplies. Printed forms. Ensure that all requirements are specified and properly reflected in purchasing documents. Establish, maintain, and provide status reports on supplier and vendor purchase orders. Identify and convey supplier-associated risks to Supplier Development buyers and Supply Chain management. Ensure supplier/vendor acknowledgment of purchase orders is recorded in the company database. With management approval, expedite late deliveries and update purchase order status comments. Resolve problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, and payment to the supplier; determine the source of the problem and take appropriate corrective action. Report all purchase variances to Supplier Development buyers and Supply Chain management. Compile miscellaneous reports as requested by Supply Chain management. Assist in the training of less-tenured Buyer employees. Assist in planning and reviewing the work of less-tenured Buyer employees as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related curriculum; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5+ years of purchasing or related technical experience. 5+ years of experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP/ERP). Good knowledge of purchasing methods and techniques. Capable of working within the various software applications utilized throughout the organization. Intermediate skills with MS Office products and keyboarding. Prior Aerospace industry experience is preferred. APICS training/certification in Basics of Supply Chain Management. Lean and Six Sigma expertise is preferred. Salary Range: $62,400-81,000 depending on experience Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Strategy/Planning Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr