What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Aerosonic?
Founded in 1953, Aerosonic has grown to be a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment – including air data systems, standby displays, digital and mechanical standby instruments, sensors and probes. Our customers include the major manufacturers of today’s civil, military and business fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms as well as all branches of the US military forces. We are currently seeking an on-site Buyer for our Clearwater, FL facility.
The right candidate will: Search for, qualify, select and manage suppliers of materials and services, with a focus on electronic/electrical box build, assembly and components. Responsible for negotiating supply/price agreements that result in value improvement/total cost reduction. Ensure material is available for production through review and acting on ERP/MRP recommendations as well as collaboration with new product development and value stream teams. Ensure continuity of supply with minimal inventory investment by implementing Lean replenishment methodologies, managing quality issues, and developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
§ Analyze and solve purchasing problems with other departments (Accounting, Receiving, Production Planning, Product Development, etc.) such as conformance to quality or design requirements, material scheduling, receiving, and price disputes).
§ Review and analyze data to determine cost saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, contract negotiations, right scope with right supplier, with focus on cost initiatives with suppliers.
§ Support and execute supplier and commodity strategies to support plant procurement and manufacturing operations.
§ Material status reporting on expedited and late material orders.
§ Ongoing problem solving and support of material shortages and problem parts.
§ Collaborate with internal customers to develop business requirements and improve processes.
§ Participate in technical reviews with suppliers and internal teams.
§ Assist with ERP, JIT, Kanban, or other logistics systems set-up, as needed.Maintain the accuracy of purchase item data and planning parameters driving the ERP/MRP processes.
- Partner with the Planning team to manage OTD and KPIs and ensure in-stock positioning for key items.
- Utilize data accessed through reporting tools to track and review sales and determine chase opportunities and inventory management.
- Responsibility for selecting product or product lines (conduct vendor meetings, review market trends and make appropriate product decisions).
- Documenting vendor meetings and appropriate follow up.
- Responsible for negotiating resolution for quality control / defective material.
- Develop and maintain supplier key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Evaluate pricing regularly to determine opportunities for cost savings and ensure competitive pricing.
- Make recommendations to your manager for improvements and streamline processes.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure purchase order information is accurate and concise for invoicing; interface with necessary Finance partners to ensure timely payment.
- Process purchase orders in a timely manner with suppliers and track progress from PO placement through delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent.
- 1-3 Years related experience preferable
- ISM or APICS certification preferred
- Must be able to work with ITAR products and related data without restriction
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8. U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Aerosonic will require proof status before employment.
Aerosonic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.