Material Buyer

Job Description:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains continuity of supplies to manufacturing operations and support the company supply chain in the procurement and scheduling of cost efficient and quality materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate best value with suppliers and perform materials quotation for prices and delivery
• Procure products within assigned commodity areas in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers
• Review MRP exceptions, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action
• Ascertain when and where to buy goods and services
• Resolve material price variances
• Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval
• Ensure timely delivery of products to support manufacturing
• Develop new, better or alternate sources for continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing documentation
• Resolve supplier issues
• Maintain appropriate lead times, minimums and multiples and vendor information for all assigned parts
• Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD

Other Job Functions

• Assist management, co-workers and finance in reconciling respective issues
• Assist other Material Buyers as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors and ability to lead and direct

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary

Ability to adhere to workplace rules

Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of grammar

Effective time management and prioritization skills

Strong and pronounced problem solving and analytical skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

HS Diploma or equivalent

A minimum of 8 years of materials and/or purchasing experience in related industry

Advanced experience with MS Office

Working knowledge of MRPs and APICS

Working knowledge of manufacturing strongly preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and production environment

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboard, mouse, phone, 10-key)

Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment with multiple deadlines

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

EEO/M/F/D/V
Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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