The Buyer III ensures the continuous flow of raw materials to support the manufacturing process in the most efficient and cost effective strategic manner. He/she will be responsible for managing assigned commodities and suppliers in support of tactical and strategic initiatives. The Buyer III will work within cross-functional teams to resolve complex procurement issues and create and implement strategies that align operational requirements with corporate objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
-Purchase components and commodities for production
-Manage assigned product lines and suppliers
-Status purchase orders
-Align supplier schedules with production schedules
-Obtain schedule and delivery confirmations from suppliers
-Establish and maintain order policies and lead times for responsible product lines
-Anticipate and communicate delivery delays from suppliers
-Manage part shortages and expedite
-Manage purchase order exception messages
-Resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies
-Monitor supplier delivery and quality performance
-Support strategic supply chain projects in support of site and/or enterprise goals
-Develop supplier capabilities to improve quality and reduce costs.
-Evaluate and analyze supplier quotations and services to determine most desirable supplier.
-Interface with Engineering in support of design changes, new product introduction, make or buy decisions and participate in the development of specific commodity strategy roadmap, problem resolution and process improvement.
-Support pre-production purchasing activities and facilitate the transition of commodity purchasing from development group to production group.
-Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
-Adhere to all Collins Aerospace rules and codes of conduct.
-Perform other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
-BA/BS degree w/2–7 years of buying experience with increasing levels of responsibility
-Macola experience a
-Experience must be in a manufacturing environment working with direct production materials
-Ability to read and understand technical manuals, blueprints or drawings
-Excellent project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
-Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organization as a prime contact on projects and gain cooperation of others
-Familiar with AS9100 and ISO requirements
-Ability to work in a team environment and work effectively with all levels of customers and company personnel
-Excellent written and verbal skills
-Strong negotiating skills and the ability to lead others
-Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
-Authorized to work in the U.S. and/or India
Preferred:
• Aerospace supply chain experience