Material Buyer

**To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.**

Role & Responsibilities

• Optimize commodity spending and provide Year over Year (YoY) annual savings through cost reductions, cost avoidance and operational improvements. Recommend cost saving proposals through negotiations, Value Analysis, Long Term Supply Agreements, competitive knowledge, make-versus-buy analysis, resourcing/dual sourcing opportunities, last time buy and supplier Value Engineering activities
• Understanding of price justification, negotiation methods and techniques, manufacturing processes, industry standards
• Manage commercial relations with the supply base including quotation analysis, negotiations, supplier nomination, production procurement, contract development, production purchase orders and deliveries
• Supports production operations to assure uninterrupted supply to Depot Repair and production lines
• Arrange commercial agreements with optimal lot sizes to support business strategies
• Ensures that all purchasing activities are executed to achieve the short- and long-term business strategy along with the operating and financial objectives
• Select or assist in the selection of vendors who deliver the highest quality, low cost and on time service
• Facilitate vendor quality and capability improvements
• Participate actively in a teamwork approach to achieving goals with particular emphasis on continuous improvement activities

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business/engineering or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree is preferred. Must have a minimum of 8 years in a material buying role.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.