Technical Buyer

Position Overview

Oversee the ordering, expediting, and canceling of parts to control inventory levels while maximizing turns.

• Communicate requirements of both internal and external customers.
• Review bid packages to determine the necessary course of action, including sourcing, purchasing, expediting, de-expediting, and cancellation of material requirements.
• Prepare Requests for Quote, Purchase Orders, and Change Request Notices
• Analyze and negotiate price and delivery with suppliers as needed.
• Procure parts manufactured to Wencor drawings in a timely manner at an acceptable cost and safety stock levels according to forecast or requirement
• Coordinate with Engineering, Product Line Management, Assembly, and Quality during life cycle of engineered, Sub-Contracted, or PMA product.
• Monitor inventory levels to maximize turns without jeopardizing fill rates.
• Work with Product Development and Engineering to identify sources and provide samples.

• Ability to read, interpret, and discuss details about engineering drawings is preferred.
• Ability to Create and Maintain Strategic Relationships in line with Wencor Culture and Values.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes is preferred (turning, milling, grinding, stamping, molding, casting, hydro-forming, etc).
• Ability to manage a competitive bidding or sourcing project.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related degree with 1 or more years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, holding cost, margins, percentages, economic order quantities, etc. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel required.