Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Buyer for an opportunity in Lexington, KY.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Buyer will work closely with internal Global Supply Chain personnel as well as the program to acquire items to ensure customer demands are met.

• Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods and related material through production and inventory process.
• Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• Purchases, plans, and coordinates resulting material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences.
• In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, approves payment, and maintains necessary records of material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory cycle(s).
• Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Some Procurement experience preferred.
• Logistics Supply Chain experience could also be beneficial, but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

• LAUNCH provides you with areal benefits package, including access to company-sponsored medical/dental insurance and a 401k program with a company match.
• Plus, you join theLAUNCH Loyalty Clubon your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you're ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.