Buyer/Purchasing Specialist
Cambridge Specialty Company Inc
Job Description
Job Description
Buyer/Purchasing Specialist
Salary commensurate with experience.
Company Overview: Cambridge Specialty Company is an approved supplier of jet engine service tools and precision aircraft parts. Since our founding in 1952, we have manufactured quality products for on-time delivery. Our state-of-the-art, 27,500 square foot facility houses all the equipment necessary to provide our customers with efficient, cost-effective production. Coupled with our experienced and highly skilled workers, this combination produces the finest jet engine service tools and critical flight safety parts and assemblies in the industry today.
Job Description: This is a full-time position that reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations. This position will be responsible for the buying and scheduling materials for manufacturing areas, and supporting activities such as procuring materials/components, negotiating costs, creating purchase orders, and improving supplier performance.
Position Specific Expectations
- Work in a focus factory setting and purchase the raw material/forgings/castings/hardware that support the schedule.
- Negotiate best pricing while working to shrink supplier lead times.
- Place purchase orders and work with suppliers to obtain delivery commitments that meet the requirements of our company.
- Strengthen the supply base and develop profitable purchasing strategies that result in improved supplier performance and cost savings.
- Work to eliminate overages and shortages in purchased raw materials and components. Monitor and report on inventory stock levels, issues, etc.
- Implements cost savings programs, tracks progress, and provides regular updates to management.
- Negotiates contract terms, pricing, and delivery, etc.
- Works with Sales, Production, and others regarding the status of Purchasing related items.
- Works closely with the Controller on strategic initiatives and Supplier integration activities.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in a Buyer/Planner role.
- Experience with SK portal, MRP and Execution report (preferred)
- Experience required with cycle counts, inventory reduction improvement activities, inventory turn improvement, etc.
- Working knowledge of inventory management software (ERP-Epicor/JobBoss preferred).
- Previous experience in negotiating price, lead times, and terms and conditions.
- Strong math skills, analytical thinking, excellent organizational/planning skills are required.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills needed.
- Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices.
- BS/BA in business administration or relevant field, preferred.
If you meet these requirements and are interested in applying, please submit an updated copy of your resume to: Jacquelyn: View email address on ziprecruiter.com and Ray: View email address on ziprecruiter.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabilities
Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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