** Senior Buyer - Materials**

**Job Category****:** Supply Chain Management **Requisition Number****:** BUYER003333 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Who We Are:**

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

**The Opportunity:**

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our team. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating services and/or materials. Areas may include: machined hardware, tooling, forgings, standard hardware, electronics, etc. The Senior Buyer will also assist in identifying new suppliers to support process and spend efficiencies.

**Additionally, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for:**

* Working to ensure ISO9001 standards are maintained

* Strategic sourcing of assigned commodity parts

* Managing business relationships with suppliers commensurate with WI standards including price, quality, and delivery requirements

* Managing orders through follow up, issue resolution, and contract negotiation

* Analyzing, negotiating and issuing RFQs to suppliers for new and existing materials, supply contracts and services

* Responsible and accountable for product safety and the quality of work, including, as a minimum, all elements defined in the Companys Quality Policy.

**Qualifications:**

* Bachelors of Science in Supply Chain Management or relevant degree

* 5-7 years of experience

* Experience in manufacturing technologies and/or commodities is desired

* Strong knowledge and abilities in the following areas: purchasing, contracts or materials

* MS Office and ERP system knowledge is required; SAP preferred

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills

* U.S. citizenship is required

* Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit:

**Additional Information:**

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

*Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.*

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If you are interested in applying for employment with Williams International and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position due to a physical and/or mental disability, please send an e-mail with your request to HR@Williams-int.com. Or, please call 248-624-5200. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

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Bachelors or better in SUPPLY CHAIN MGMT or related field.

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