Job Description
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Products and services purchasing
Job title
Buyer 3
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Point of escalation to material issues that require attention and present a risk for the buyers to successfully execute the procurement process to meet the required demand dates
- Coaches, trains, and mentors junior Purchasing Agents
- Identify and manage special projects and teams, as required
- Assist in the continuous improvement of the Purchasing organization
Role Assignment
Acts as authorized agent of the company, making financial commitments and managing key supplier relationships to ensure supply chain performanceManages complex supplier accounts, requiring advanced knowledge of commodity, supply base, and programResponsible for key suppliers, significant spend, and challenging supply chain problem resolutionProvides peer review and oversight to junior Purchasing AgentsPossesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matterPurchasing Execution
Make daily purchases and input into MRP system based on demand, while analyzing the quality, specifications, and delivery requirementsEnsure just in time supply aligns with loaded demand to maintain inventory targetsSend out quotations for bid on non-contracted items, and negotiate best priceInterface with planning and purchasing Integrated Program Team (IPT) to ensure any changes in schedule or requirements are flowed down to suppliersReview purchase orders regularly and follow up on unconfirmed orders, past due items, etc.Supplier Management
Candidate skills & requirements
Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience : Minimum of 6 years of supply chain / purchasing / sourcing experience
Computer Skills :
MRP system experienceMS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)Computer Skills :
MRP system experienceMS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)Skills / Abilities
Strong written and verbal business communications abilitiesSelf-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectivesIdentifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaborativelyAbility to analyze and communicate requirementsAbility to apply Supply Chain past experience to current environment and modify as needed.Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respectAbility to make timely decisions and take actionAbility to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders.Customer service orientedWorking Conditions :
Manufacturing environment.Additional Preferred Skills : (not required)
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program managementPrevious experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferredAbility to read and analyze engineering printsAnnual salary
$77,970 - $105,730 annually
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Washington, Everett
City (-ies)
415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
ITAR Controlled Position : Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship / permanent residency
Yes