What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer I position at CPI Aerostructures?
The Buyer is responsible to procure at the lowest overall cost in support of MRP requirements, while ensuring superior supplier quality and delivery performance. Buyers develop sourcing tactics and strategies, negotiate purchase order values, and monitor purchase orders in support of programs. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, develop remedial action plans, and coordinate internal functions required to support the procurement function. Apply root cause analysis, cost analysis, lean enterprise tools and techniques toward the development of a high performance supply chain. Represent suppliers interests internally, advocating supplier positions when appropriate. Achieve positive results while adhering to CPI values, maintaining positive communications with suppliers, and improving supplier relationships.
Essential Functions:
- Review and assimilate MRP requirements
- Develop sourcing plans and issue RFQ’s/RFP’s
- Perform bid analysis and rationalize purchase order awards
- Negotiate purchase order terms and conditions advantageous to CPI
- Properly align purchase order deliveries with supplier capacity, while meeting CPI needs
- Evaluate potential sources of supply
- Act as the voice of the supplier internal to CPI and be a supplier advocate where appropriate
- Experience in contract negotiations
- Any other duties assigned
Additional/Specific Requirements:
- Basic understanding of Procurement principles and concepts.
- Familiarity and experience purchasing in support of government contracts and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Proficiency in standard computing software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience in MRP/ERP system
Education/Experience:
- 0-2 years experience
- Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent education and work experience
The salary range for this position is: $64,350 to $79,200 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and other factors allowed by law. Individuals are not typically hired at or near the top of the salary range.
For immediate consideration for this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to employment@cpiaero.com. Please ensure that the job Reference Code is included in your correspondence.
CPI Aero considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $64,350 - $79,200