Buyer I - Charleston

Summary of Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Buyer I evaluates requisitions for nonstandard custom items, conferring with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives; determines the best sources of supply; awards purchase orders; works with supplier regarding all material deliveries and then works with departments to complete purchases in accordance with company and government regulations.

Responsibilities and Tasks


* Determine best sources of supply from knowledge of supply base, product performance and capabilities.


* Obtain quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule and terms and conditions.


* Maintain and utilize commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing.


* Establish preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers.


* Work with respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.


* Award purchase orders in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns.


* Serve as liaison between Company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules.


* Actively seek assistance of other departments to insure fulfillment of the purchase order.


* Interface with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production.


* Request assistance from interfacing departments to assist with completing purchases in accordance with company and government regulations.


* Coordinate the resolution to supplier problems with interfacing departments.


* Interview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.


* Participate on and lead continuous improvement activities.


* Support attainment of Process Based Leadership Scorecard Goals.


* Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification


* Bachelor's degree with 0 to 1 years of experience


* Associate's degree with 2 years of experience


* Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):


* ESD


* Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities


* FAR/DFAR - working knowledge.


* Aerospace, Military or similar industry.


* Requires an understanding of:
+ Products
+ Military specifications
+ Federal acquisition regulations.

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#Onsite Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:



* Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off


* Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future


* Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness di...