What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer - W2 position at nTech Workforce?
Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Columbus, MS
Responsibilities
- Select suppliers that provide the highest quality products with a history of on-time delivery and cost savings benefits.
- Negotiate best price and delivery on each item with the supplier.
- Track the actual purchase part spend versus the quoted price used in the program proposal.
- Utilize ERP data to develop Request for Quotes (RFQs) to select the best supplier for the project.
- Maintain current knowledge of purchasing trends and how they might impact manufacturing operations.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated work experience within a purchasing role in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace and defense.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers who can meet the stringent quality and performance standards required in the aerospace/defense sector.
- Experience managing purchase orders for industrial parts, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement.
- Knowledgeable government procurement practices.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Ability to use long-term agreements (LTA) where applicable.
- Ability to develop small business plans where required.
- Knowledgeable with export control and ITAR.
- Working within an AS9100/ISO/NADCAP accredited company
- Ensuring all purchased parts comply with aerospace and defense industry regulations, standards, and certifications (e.g., AS9100, ITAR).
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Certification by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) or similar preferred.
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