Commodity Buyer - Manufacturing

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This position will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing complex off-the-shelf and specialized components and assemblies to support manufacturing. The perfect candidate has a desire to work with vendors to build relationships that allow the company to make schedules and create a mutually beneficial relationship. The role will use established vendors and pricing and be asked to source new vendors.

Summary of Essential Functions:

  • Develop and maintain contact information for vendors. Establish long-term, trusting relationships that mutually benefit both the supplier and AeroSpec.
  • Execute the procurement of parts and routing between vendors and AeroSpec.
  • Schedule driven procurement based around kit release dates and potentially aggressive schedules.
  • Continually seek to implement new procurement processes that help reduce part lead time, improve quality, and lower costs.
  • Track supplier delivery status using existing reporting tools.
  • Work with scheduling and project teams to process expedites as necessary to support production.
  • Work with AeroSpec’s sales team to estimate lead time and pricing on both off-the-shelf and long-lead items.
  • Manage the disposition of all non-conforming material from suppliers.
  • Assist other AeroSpec buyers during peak workloads with machine part sourcing and other purchases.  

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for the role:
  • 3-5 years’ experience procuring components for a manufacturing or similar operation
  • In-depth purchasing experience in an ERP environment
  • Ability to identify, source, and negotiate with new and existing vendors price, delivery, quality, and shelf status
  • Maintenance of customer records in CRM System
  • Understanding of market costing of commodities in automated equipment, manufacturing, or similar industry, including lead times

Additional Requirements:
  • 2-year degree or equivalent experience; 4-year degree preferred
  • Industry experience preferred but not required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ERP/MRP systems
  • CPM/CPSM/CSCP preferred but not required

Benefits:
  • Salary range: based on experience
  • Performance bonus potential
  • Employer-paid insurance available for Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Voluntary benefits, including Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 401k and Roth IRA available with company match
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

About AeroSpec:
AeroSpec is a leader in design-engineer-build solutions for manufacturing. Our team creates custom manufacturing equipment for cutting-edge products needed in a connected world.  We create an extensive range of automation technology and solve all types of manufacturing challenges. The company is a respected leader in innovative design, engineering, manufacturing, real-time supply chain insight, and logistics services to companies of all sizes in various industries working to grow their technology and manufacturing capability. Details of the company and its products can be viewed at www.aerospecinc.com.

 
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