JOB TITLE
: Buyer
LOCATION:
Capewell Aerial Systems - South Windsor, CT
DEPARTMENT:
Supply Chain
POSITION SUMMARY:
Source
and purchase products and materials
that
support manufacturing
operations while balancing quality, cost, delivery, supplier performance, and process compliance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
:
- Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
- Evaluate and select suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and service expectations; and make sourcing recommendations within delegated purchasing authority.
- Create purchase orders, gather relevant documents, and audit details to ensure process compliance
- Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
- Partner with internal customers as needed to expedite purchase requisitions or identify solutions for supply chain disruptions, to include the sourcing of alternative providers as needed.
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, total cost, quality, delivery, and supply risk; exercise judgment to make purchasing decisions and recommendations that support operational requirements.
- Resolve non-routine supplier performance, quality, delivery, and continuity issues, including determining when to qualify alternate sources, negotiate corrective actions, or escalate risks.
- Coordinate with the inventory team, management, and the stockroom as required.
- Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
- Initiate problem solving initiatives and corrective actions for suppliers with process or execution deficiencies.
- May use the company vehicle to pickup and deliver parts to suppliers.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to provide effective solutions that support Company needs.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area.
- Work cooperatively with other employees to meet department and company goals.
- This position requires personal protective equipment on the shop floor where all require safety glasses and composite toe safety shoes.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors or management to support departmental and organizational objectives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, along with experience in a manufacturing and supply chain environment, required.
- In lieu of a degree, candidates must have at least 4 years of relevant supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of MRP and best purchasing practices required.
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience with Visual ERP or similar ERP system required
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems requirements (AS9100, ISO 9001)
- Working knowledge of EAR and ITAR.
- Candidates must possess a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to compile information and make sound decisions.
- Ability to work with deadlines, sense of urgency as needed.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Team Members in this position must be a U.S. Person, as defined by U.S. export control laws.
Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen motor vehicle record check, and physical exam.
An individual with a disability will be considered qualified for any position that the person can perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. All essential functions incorporat