Job Description

Expert Staffing West is seeking an experienced Buyer for a leading manufacturing in the city of Moorpark, CA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for satisfying procurement requirements associated with new customer parts and or projects, and development projects and parts, and Aerospace and Defense purchases which may include:

• Contract Review participation
• Supplier analysis
• Bill of material review
• Obtaining supplier quotations
• Prepare and maintain purchase orders from placement to reconciliation; ensuring quality and on time delivery are met

· Work independently or in collaboration with Sourcing Specialist, providing a strategic approach to research and identify reliable sources for new materials, and products and processes.

· Support supplier development and assist in identifying, communicating, and resolving supplier quality problems, and performance and possible improvements, which may require the following:

• Corrective action support
• Non-conformance support
• Supplier visits

· Develop and strengthen relationships with key suppliers.

· Support Sales with identifying possible buying strategies for components with long term potential.

· Review and maintain supplier approval status and verification of certification and documentation to support AS9100 standard requirement.

· Analyze material reports for production needs and maintain inventory levels, which include:

• PO Action Report
• Material Requirements Planning

· Support the recovery of any material delays that may affect the production schedule, which may include:

• Exception reports
• Reject tickets
• Expedite requests

· Identify and pursue opportunities to reduce costs of purchased components.

· Process supplier non conformances and corrective action requests.

· Process purchase orders for customer supplied materials as needed.

· Drive and or support special projects related to procurement as assigned.

· Read and understand, with training, customer, and company assembly prints.

· Collaborate with multiple departments across the entire organization, including, but limited to: Sales, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Facilities and Finance.

· Participate and contribute to department L-10 meetings.

· Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures.

· Ensure all activities are compliant with all Quality System Requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

· Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills (builds relationships) required.

· Strong negotiation skills.

· Able to maintain effectiveness and efficiency in changing work responsibilities and fast paced environment.

· Able to multi-task with high attention to detail.

· Proven ability to effectively work with all levels in the organization.

· Excellent organizational, decision-making skills and the ability to be self-motivated are needed.

· Ability to read and interpret drawings and prints is preferred.

· APICS certification is preferred.

Experience:

· Two or more years of ERP experience.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs