Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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This position is responsible for all tasks relative to the scheduling and purchasing of materials that are required to support development work within the business unit. These activities include, but are not limited to, managing work orders to support MRP and non MRP requirements, follow through on all orders including nonconforming material matters and the timely and accurate processing, follow up, and rescheduling.

This position requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings, including understanding of object dimensions, geometry, and tolerances.

• Minimum 4 years planning, scheduling and purchasing make-to-print machined parts, COTS parts, and make-to-specification electro‑mechanical components, and related special process / outside services such as finish plating, painting and testing
• Experience with supporting production or development cells
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing principles
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, planning and scheduling activities
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi‑faced interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to, vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including understanding of object dimensions, geometry, and tolerance to facilitate negotiation with suppliers.
• Implement a process for requisition, order placement, and order tracking for development material on multiple programs within the business unit.
• Plan and schedule work orders for in‑house product assembly and test activities.
• Responsible to perform all data entry required to generate and maintain requisitions and purchase orders, confirm supplier purchase order acknowledgement, and management of open orders
• Solicit and analyze quotes from suppliers for wide variety of services and commodities in support of development.
• Recommend suppliers based on cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Manage component shortages to resolution, lead issue resolution when products are behind schedule or at risk of being behind schedule, expedite material for development.
• Interface with program management, manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing and management to provide timely status of work products and / or problem identification and resolution for non‑conforming material.

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals.
• Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed).
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required…