Buyer

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is a plus • Experience with aerospace defense industry products preferred • Coordinates purchasing material, services, and product requirements for programs • Works with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list • Prepares purchase orders and ensures supplier's documentation • Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed • Manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders • Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location • Ensure that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered • Monitors suppliers' performance and prepares reports and other records • Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payments • Expedites materials for shortage management • Coordinate returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection • Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain • Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) • Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated results