BUYER 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITIONSUMMARY:

TheBuyer 1 is responsible for executing the procurement of assigned commodities insupport of company production and operational needs. Under the direction of aCategory Manager, this role ensures timely placement of purchase orders,monitors supplier performance, and contributes to cost-saving and efficiencyinitiatives within their designated category. The Buyer I will coordinate withinternal departments and external suppliers to maintain a steady supply ofquality materials and services.

EXAMPLESOF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Places purchase orders for assigned commodities to meet production and business requirements, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment.
2. Supports the Category Manager in implementing sourcing strategies and vendor selection for assigned commodities.
3. Maintains strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with on-time delivery, quality standards, and competitive pricing.
4. Coordinates with internal stakeholders (e.g., Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production, Inventory Management) to resolve supply issues and support cross-functional objectives.
5. Monitors and expedites open orders and backlogs to minimize production disruptions.
6. Tracks and maintaining accurate purchasing lead times to support planning and inventory management activities.
7. Assists in managing supplier performance, including resolving non-conformance reports and delivery issues.
8. Identifies and documents cost savings, supports cost avoidance initiatives, and escalates significant cost changes to the Category Manager.
9. Reviews and resolves invoice discrepancies related to purchase price, delivery, or quantity variances.
10. Assists with supplier reviews, bid evaluations, and basic cost/price analysis as required.
11. Ensures adherence to company procurement policies, safety standards, and ethical practices.
12. Supports emergency or off-hours procurement as needed on a limited basis.
13. Performs other duties as assigned in support of procurement and category management goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION,EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, ETC:

1. Minimum of 1-3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
2. Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

REQUIREDSKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Basic understanding of procurement and supplychain practices.

2. Strong organizational and time managementskills.

3. Excellent oral and written communicationabilities.

4. Proficiency with ERP systems and MicrosoftOffice Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).

5. Ability to work collaboratively in a teamenvironment and interface with multiple departments and external vendors.

6. Strong attention to detail, with the abilityto manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

WORKENVIRONMENT:

Thework environment described here is representative of those required by anemployee to perform the essential functions of this job with or withoutreasonable accommodations.

Theoffice building where this position works is a typical office environment withminimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues in theimmediate vicinity of the work station. The employee in this position willexperience occasional outdoor exposure to heat, cold, and environmentalelements when called upon to locate personnel working inside or outside of aHangar.