This Buyer is assigned commodities, services and other spend categories which include items of high technical content and which may be sophisticated in nature. Integrates cross-functionally to assure continuity of supply of required production materials and services in support of 95% customer On-Time-Delivery; also focuses heavily on identification and execution of purchased cost savings for assigned commodities and services.

Key Accountabilities

• Procures manufactured components, raw material and Aerospace hardware items as required through approved supply sources assuring that the following criteria are met:
• Competitive pricing
• On-Time Delivery to internal/external customer requirements
• All engineering and technical criteria is negotiated based on program requirements
• Blanket and/or long term agreements developed
• Adherence to purchasing standard operating procedures and policies
• Adherence to customer requirements when applicable per contract
• Generate purchase orders for all outside processing, ensuring accuracy of delivery dates and pricing
• Source and generate purchase orders for MRO items
• Assists and/or leads in the identification/development of required suppliers
• Responsible for OTD of assigned suppliers
• Responsible for PPV (cost savings) targets
• Maintain an aggressive follow-up system to ensure schedule compliance.
• Maintains market awareness of changes in prices, trends in supply and demand and report information to purchasing management
• Maintains a professional, non-personal but positive relationship with suppliers. Develops supplier relationships to enable Seal to be aware of supplier capacity and future capabilities
• Buyer responsibilities will include sourcing and controlling the supply of all raw materials to support production, and conduct key negotiations on Aerospace Sheet/Bar and tubing grades
• Interfaces with Production, Production Control, Quality Assurance, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Traffic, MIS & Purchasing Management to achieve the smooth flow of goods and services to SealI in order to maintain committed schedules to customers

Qualifications

• This position requires the applicant to be a US Person with an US permanent residence. A US Person is a US Citizen or Green card holder.
• BA Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility and creativity in developing new methodology and ideas to achieve cost reduction and/or efficiencies in operation.
• Must have excellent advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge reading blue prints and routings is a plus
• Application of negotiations techniques
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Must have excellent communications skills

"This position is subject to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department and applicants who do not meet such requirements will not be eligible for the position".

Rewards

Competitive Hourly Wage
Matching 401(k) contribution
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) & Health Savings Accounts
Critical illness and Accident Insurance, as well as Life Insurance, and an EAP
Educational Reimbursement

How To Apply

Internal Associates must sign into career site , click Login, enter Username and Password then apply and upload a current resume. RegalRexnord associates must be in good standing for consideration for job openings. This includes satisfactory or above ratings in job performance and no corrective actions, PIP's, disciplinary issues or warnings in the last 12 months.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled