Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Overview

About Eagle Picher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications and develop leading-edge products that support drones, undersea vessels, aircraft, rockets and satellites. Eagle Picher has 100 years of mission-critical power solutions in the defense, aviation and space markets, including custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

Eagle Picher is headquartered in Joplin, MO with manufacturing and R&D facilities in Joplin, MO;
Seneca, MO;
Pittsburg, KS; and Southbridge, MA. Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision. We strive for a diverse, inclusive work environment that values communication and collaboration and provides access to the latest tools, information and training.

The Buyer will ensure each Business Unit receives the greatest value from the function by effectively negotiating supplier pricing, lead time and delivery, payment terms, and other terms and conditions, while also achieving cost, quality, and delivery targets for assigned spend categories, and executing long-term agreements with key suppliers.

• Create an understanding of strategic categories by gathering market, trend, and price information
• Complete documentation for purchase orders and new suppliers as required
• Complete supplier RFX process, developing an understanding of product and supplier to ensure desired capabilities exist with that supplier, and determine and implement the most economic ordering methods
• Request quotes for customer contract proposals with guidance from Supply Chain Management leadership
• Monitor and order assigned material and/or supplies, working closely with Material Planning; track cost savings and on-time delivery KPIs
• Contribute to a strong governance culture by complying with appropriate policies and procedures
• Facilitate continuous improvement strategies in accordance with lean supply chain management concepts throughout the organization
• Develop, communicate, and enforce company policies and procedures for purchasing
• Effectively communicate the value of Procurement

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, or related field required
• A moderate amount of relevant work experience
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• An understanding of government procurement policies and procedures preferred
• Experience with Energy Storage or Government Procurement and Acquisitions preferred
• U.S. Persons

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays and PTO
• Matching 401K
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship programs