Commodity Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire life cycle of the supplier relationship including the following:
  Bidder list development, RFQ, bid analysis, down select, negotiations, Deal Review preparation & presentation, Contract award, bid process documentation, PO release and Fulfillment.
• Manage supplier OTD & Quality metrics
• Assist Sourcing Manager with day-to-day functions
• Report delivery & commitments from suppliers
• Support accurate and timely supplier shipments through receipt
• Support aftermarket repair orders and aftermarket supplier contract administration
• Drive MRB documentation between the supplier and internal parties
• Drive supplier recovery planning & execution as necessary
• Define, present & administer supplier strategy to ensure best overall value is obtained, including consistent delivery to schedule & quality requirements
• Assist and support supplier negotiations and special projects as required
• Monitor engineering change activity & lead detailed overlap process with supplier(s)
• Communicate and coordinate activities as required with cross‑functional groups including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal & Manufacturing

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business degree is preferred) or 3 years of purchasing/sourcing experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• A ‘U.S. Person,’ includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.
• 1‑3 years of strategic sourcing experience including RFP’s, supplier selection, PO placement, supplier order status/tracking
• Knowledge in hydraulics, valves, sensors, electronics, metallics, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong Excel skills and other Microsoft Office tools
• Familiar with ERP systems (SAP desired)
• Aerospace industry experience