Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

Manufacturing Buyer # Manufacturing BuyerGeorgetown, TX 78626## Description***Enflite believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. Position Summary**The Manufacturing Buyer supports production and program requirements by procuring machined and sheet metal components, assemblies, and related services within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to ensure materials are aligned with build schedules, technical requirements, and customer commitments.The Manufacturing Buyer is responsible for creating and managing purchase orders in the Syteline (Infor CSI) ERP system, maintaining alignment with engineering specifications and quality requirements, and supporting supplier performance related to delivery, cost, and quality. While aerospace experience is preferred, candidates with strong manufacturing or machining‐related purchasing experience who are motivated to grow in an aerospace environment are encouraged to apply.---**Essential Functions*** Coordinate all activities related to the procurement of assigned components from initial intent to purchase through final delivery.* Analyze component requirements, including specifications, preferred suppliers, pricing considerations, and required delivery dates.* Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms to support cost, quality, and schedule objectives.* Create, maintain, and revise purchase orders in the Syteline (Infor CSI) ERP system, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and contractual flow‐down requirements.* Review, open, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and related documentation for all procured parts to ensure purchasing actions align with technical, quality, and contractual requirements.* Verify dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, special processes, and revision levels prior to purchase order release.* Ensure applicable engineering notes, quality requirements, and revision changes are accurately communicated to suppliers on purchase orders.* Partner with Engineering and Quality to clarify requirements, resolve drawing discrepancies, and support implementation of engineering changes (ECNs).* Monitor supplier performance to support on‐time delivery, adherence to negotiated pricing, and compliance with quality standards.* Maintain accurate and timely procurement documentation, including purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and related records.* Review purchasing reports including Late PO, Exception, and Shortage reports, updating purchase orders accordingly.* Support Accounts Payable by assisting with invoice discrepancies and resolution.* Support resolution of supplier quality issues by coordinating Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs), nonconformance notifications, and lead times for rework or replacement parts.* Attend program kick‐off and Master Production Schedule (MPS) meetings to provide input regarding long‐lead or high‐risk components.* Participate in a collaborative, task‐based Purchasing team environment by sharing workload, cross‐covering commodities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.## Qualifications**Job Specifications****Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors*** Demonstrated ownership and accountability for assigned purchasing activities and follow‐through on open actions.* able to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams including Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.* Working knowledge of material planning and scheduling concepts (MRP/APS, lead times, shortages, required dates) and how purchasing actions impact production.* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications for machined and sheet metal components; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).---**Education, Skills, and Experience*** High School Diploma or GED required* Associate degree (AA/AS) preferred* 2–5+ years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role* 2+ years of experience procuring machined and/or sheet metal components, or equivalent experience in a machining or fabrication environment* Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred but not required* Experience using Syteline (Infor CSI) ERP system strongly preferred---**Physical Demands and Work Environment**Working conditions are typical of a manufacturing, machine shop, and office environment. Employees may be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to production areas or performing tasks where required. All employees are expected to comply with Company safety policies and procedures.---This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements and therefore requires a “U.Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, and reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

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