Buyer - Supply Chain Procurement

The Buyer is responsible for revision of purchase requisitions, order placement, negotiation, supplier follow-up, measurement, and control of supplier performance. The primary function of the role is to manage outside process buying, ensuring an uninterrupted and timely supply at the optimum cost and quality that satisfies stakeholder requirements and company goals. This includes supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting and supplier performance management. Primary responsibilities .. 90% .. Outside manufacturing process procurement. Quote and buy assigned purchased parts for the site Control inventory impact by analyzing MOQ vs consumption Runs, analyzes and report causes with action plan for price variances (PPV) Maintain MRP health by aligning purchase order dates and managing purchase order quantities Run and respond to daily MRP report (Place PO, Reschedule In, Reschedule Out, Cancels, Late PO's) Resolve PO/Invoice discrepancies in a timely manner Process supplier related RMA's Track progression of purchase orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans as necessary Expedite critical orders throughout the supply chain, works with divisional supply chain team for escalations. Experience in buying different categories and surface treatment Inform management of potential production problems and assist in the implementation of both short- and long-term solutions. Experience working in Aerospace and Military Plants and/or experience with Engineer to order production or low volume high mix production. Calculate total cost of acquisition and prepare cost comparison spreadsheets, taking inventory carrying, shipping costs, foreign exchange rates, duties, etc. into account. Make versus buy calculations. Sensitivity analysis for variable raw material costs, foreign exchange rates and any other cost factors that may impact the overall financial success of a program significantly. Bachelors' degree from accredited college. Minimum (1) year of experience in purchasing or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment. This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 Candidate must currently reside within 50 miles from Camarillo, CA. Relocations assistance is not available for this role. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Marketing from an accredited institution . Word, Excel, Powerpoint, ERP ( e.g. SAP) Efficient negotiator, great communication skills, service oriented (internal customer), recommendation capability, analytical ; interpersonal skills, very good capacity to adapt and a spirit of synthesis allowing the prioritization of daily missions. Proven experience selecting and choosing suppliers for new and existing part numbers. Negotiating with suppliers to obtain price reduction and improve delivery dates. Experience monitoring and improving supplier on time delivery. APICS / CPIM Certified a plus. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.