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Spectraforce Technologies lists this Buyer opportunity in elma, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Elma NY 14059
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Shift: Mon to Fri, 7:30am to 4pm (40hrs)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The client is the world-wide leader of advanced flight controls and actuation for commercial and military aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft flying today, supplying highly reliable systems that are supportable and add significant value for our customers.
This role is the primary point of contact responsible for the holistic end-to-end management of assigned suppliers in the EA MMA organization.
The Supply Specialist will drive supplier performance (specific to inventory, quality, and delivery targets), build collaborative supplier relationships, and support factory needs. This role affords the candidate an opportunity to take hold of the assigned scope and make a positive impact on the growing business.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for end-to-end surveillance, monitoring, managing and development of effective supplier relationships to achieve business requirements.
Daily/weekly supplier management and conversion of demand signals into Compliant Purchase Orders, in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and in alignment with our client's systems and processes.
Responsible for developing and managing effective supplier relationships to achieve the business requirements.
Provides effective purchase order management to ensure current and verified delivery information is reflected using standard systems and processes
Builds an effective cadence with assigned suppliers to support needed expedites and reschedules, when necessary, expedites supplier deliveries to achieve site operational requirements.
Evaluation of supplier performance including the identification and mitigation of risks
Drives root cause investigations and corrective actions to achieve continuous supplier improvement
Operate with urgency and be proactive when it comes to operational issues and ensure continuity of supply from assigned suppliers
Ensures the effective and timely closure of root cause and corrective actions.
Leads problem solving activities to resolve issue affecting supplier relationships and supply chain performance.
Support and potentially lead supplier performance recovery & improvement activities.
Provides support for supplier selection and supplier development
Identification and pursuit of quality, cost, delivery, and lead time improvements.
Requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to understand and lead complex supply chain requirements.
Required to effectively communicate both internally and externally with customers and suppliers
Occasional travel may be required to visit client sites or Suppliers. Approximately 15%.
Basic Requirements :
A Bachelor's degree level education, preferred in the fields of engineering, supply chain, or Business.
Up to 5 years of progressive experience (usually post education) in the field of manufacturing or engineering (preferably Aerospace).
Good communication/organizational skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to understand complex regulations/procedures.
Ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to relocate to the Western New York Area, on-site role however flexible/hybrid schedule may be considered.
Preferred qualifications:
Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Program Management.
APICS or other industry standard certifications are a plus
An engineering or technical background is preferable.
Who can apply
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