Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry
Senior Buyer/ Planner
Job Description
The Senior Buyer/Planner will be responsible for managing the on‑time delivery of material procurement and outside processing services to meet forecasted demand, customers' order needs, and MRO requirements for the Vlier business unit. The role drives competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve the lowest total cost, reduces working capital through negotiation and planning, and establishes high‑growth region sourcing. The position also optimizes on‑hand inventory and maintains favorable purchasing variances.
Responsibilities
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company safety procedures and contributing to a safety‑first culture.
Initiate supplier PO contracts from approved requisitions (blanket and discrete orders).
Submit RFQs to suppliers as required and implement strategic pricing opportunities initiated by the Sourcing Manager.
Communicate all critical conformance requirements from the Supplier Quality Engineer to suppliers with each PO.
Administer PO changes related to MRP reschedule messages and ECO disposition actions.
Negotiate supplier discrete order promise dates, root cause late deliveries, and initiate supplier corrective actions.
Work with Planning to establish release quantities and planning settings for purchased material.
Plan and coordinate the timing, quantity, and on‑time delivery of components with suppliers to meet inventory goals.
Perform audits on supplier partners and ensure their processes are qualified and in control.
Act as a liaison between the supplier base and the organization when sourcing components.
Maintain the suppliers' scorecard.
Provide reporting to management (PPV, Supplier OTD, etc.).
Generate, analyze, and report key inventory metrics to maintain and exceed company goals.
Source new suppliers and set up pricing, lead time, MOQ, etc.
Ensure the system has up‑to‑date pricing, lead time, MOQ, etc.
Monitor and expedite OSP procurement.
Analyze the cost of supplied components to identify areas of improvement.
Order operating supplies as required.
Develop ideas and strategies to improve efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work toward strategic improvements.
Provide planning backup as needed.
Perform other purchasing/planning tasks assigned by the manager.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business strongly desired along with 5‑7 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external stakeholders.
Able to work in focused environments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, costs, and components in a global manufacturing/engineering company.
Capable of working both in team environments and autonomously.
Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and ERP systems.
Able to work to a set schedule.
Company Description Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered solutions for the control of shock and vibration. A unit of Hutchinson Worldwide and a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, the company operates in more than 130 countries and emphasizes personal and professional growth for its employees.
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The Senior Buyer/Planner will be responsible for managing the on‑time delivery of material procurement and outside processing services to meet forecasted demand, customers' order needs, and MRO requirements for the Vlier business unit. The role drives competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve the lowest total cost, reduces working capital through negotiation and planning, and establishes high‑growth region sourcing. The position also optimizes on‑hand inventory and maintains favorable purchasing variances.
Responsibilities
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company safety procedures and contributing to a safety‑first culture.
Initiate supplier PO contracts from approved requisitions (blanket and discrete orders).
Submit RFQs to suppliers as required and implement strategic pricing opportunities initiated by the Sourcing Manager.
Communicate all critical conformance requirements from the Supplier Quality Engineer to suppliers with each PO.
Administer PO changes related to MRP reschedule messages and ECO disposition actions.
Negotiate supplier discrete order promise dates, root cause late deliveries, and initiate supplier corrective actions.
Work with Planning to establish release quantities and planning settings for purchased material.
Plan and coordinate the timing, quantity, and on‑time delivery of components with suppliers to meet inventory goals.
Perform audits on supplier partners and ensure their processes are qualified and in control.
Act as a liaison between the supplier base and the organization when sourcing components.
Maintain the suppliers' scorecard.
Provide reporting to management (PPV, Supplier OTD, etc.).
Generate, analyze, and report key inventory metrics to maintain and exceed company goals.
Source new suppliers and set up pricing, lead time, MOQ, etc.
Ensure the system has up‑to‑date pricing, lead time, MOQ, etc.
Monitor and expedite OSP procurement.
Analyze the cost of supplied components to identify areas of improvement.
Order operating supplies as required.
Develop ideas and strategies to improve efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work toward strategic improvements.
Provide planning backup as needed.
Perform other purchasing/planning tasks assigned by the manager.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business strongly desired along with 5‑7 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external stakeholders.
Able to work in focused environments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, costs, and components in a global manufacturing/engineering company.
Capable of working both in team environments and autonomously.
Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and ERP systems.
Able to work to a set schedule.
Company Description Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered solutions for the control of shock and vibration. A unit of Hutchinson Worldwide and a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, the company operates in more than 130 countries and emphasizes personal and professional growth for its employees.
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