Buyer 2 - Monroe

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 30 operating businesses in 13 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

What does the job involve?

Under minimal supervision, the Buyer 2 purchases goods and services in support of production, facilities, and personnel, on behalf of the Company. Functions of the Buyer 2 differ from that of a Buyer 3 in that he or she typically has little or no involvement in supplier selection, negotiation, measurement and control of supplier performance, or value analysis. The Buyer 2 works closely with Master Scheduling and Supplier Development.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Uphold customer and industry quality standards (AS9100)
• Follow cost reduction/containment policies and procedures for the benefit of the Company.
• Maintain and control suppliers/vendors within approval guidelines established by Company management and the customer.
• Communicate with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements are met.
• Issue purchase orders for production materials and services (as established by Engineering), for items previously ‘contracted’ by a Supplier Development buyer or a purchasing agent of the company, to a specific supplier/vendor, at an agreed-to price and lead-time.
• Purchase ‘non-contracted’ items, as required per purchase order requisitions:
• Ensure that all requirements are specified and properly reflected in purchasing documents.
• Establish, maintain, and provide status reports on supplier/vendor purchase orders.
• Identify and convey supplier-associated risk(s) to Supplier Development buyers and Supply Chain management.  

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Attention to detail: Recognize and identify deviations from requirements.
• Communication: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Customer focus: Anticipate internal and external customer needs; give high priority to customer satisfaction and service.  Provide information and results accurately, courteously, and in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with Supplier Development buyers and Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Department.  Know when to ask for information and assistance, and assess the long-term impact of decisions.  Demonstrate a willing, positive, and proactive attitude.  Follow verbal and written instructions; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Company policy awareness: Understand and comply with Company policies and guidelines as described in the Employee Handbook, the Employee Safety Manual and the Quality Management System.  Comply with rules and procedures of a drug-free workplace.

What qualifications should I have?

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related curriculum; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Five (5) years of purchasing or related technical experience.
• Good knowledge in purchasing methods and techniques.
• Capable of working within the various software applications utilized throughout the organization.
• Intermediate skills with MS Office products and keyboarding.
• Aerospace related experience.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP/ERP).
• APICS training/certification in Basics of Supply Chain Management.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office products and keyboarding.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma expertise a plus.

Why join Senior Aerospace AMT/Damar?

We are committed to continuous sustainable growth through superior customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to operating in an ethical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner while providing a rewarding work environment for our employees. Our mission is supported by a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and strategic technology investments.

Trade Compliance Statement

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons and to Non-US Persons licensed accordingly. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.

Senior Aerospace AMT/Damar is an equal opportunity employer.