Buyer, Engineering

Senior plc is an international, market‑leading engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. The company designs, manufactures and markets high‑technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land‑vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do and how we do it:
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence.

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join us in engineering solutions for our customers.

Full‑time, 1st shift (6:30 am – 3:00 pm) Monday–Friday at our Jet Products Facility located in Kearny Mesa.

Source, plan, and coordinate the purchase of materials and/or services at the most competitive price possible consistent with accepted standards of quality and service to meet company cost and schedule demands. Procured products include raw material, capital equipment, tools, manufactured parts, surface coatings, MRO supplies, and other products as deemed necessary.

• Monitors the production flow of subcontractors (i.e., outside processing facilities, tooling, cutting inserts) to determine processing requirements based on production schedules and needs. Ensures timely flow of materials and services as needed.
• Places purchase orders based on review and acceptance of purchase requisitions.
• Obtains appropriate signature approvals for purchase requests over a specified value.
• Processes and orders requested supplies.
• Provides regular updates on purchase order status.
• Ensures prompt delivery of materials while maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Can read and interpret technical specifications and drawings related to aerospace procurement.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Operates and supports quality systems in accordance with AS9001 standards and/or other applicable standards.
• Ensures quality, procurement and regulatory compliance through policies, procedures and effective monitoring of processes.
• Purchases and acquires materials, equipment and supplies from suppliers/vendors and/or service providers. Makes recommendations on prices of materials and services.
• Monitors price/cost trends to find potential price improvements.
• Researches and evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities to determine if they are compatible with company objectives.
• Continually evaluates and monitors quotes for most current pricing and lead times.
• In conjunction with estimating and MRP signals, solicits bid proposals and reviews quotes from vendors.
• Resolves quality, engineering, and accounting issues related to suppliers and purchase orders in an expedient manner.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with peers, management, suppliers and customers.
• Collaborates in cross‑functional teams to ensure supply chain methods are implemented and maintained.
• Continually works to improve vendor/supplier quality and delivery performance using KPIs.
• Participates in efforts to continuously improve company performance related to cost and delivery requirements.

• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize workload, act as a change agent and work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Maintains a fluid understanding of MS Excel and applies analytical thought.
• Understanding of buyer/seller legal responsibilities and common industry standards, practices, and requirements.
• Acts as a change agent.
• Create a team environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Balances financial information.
• Communicates effectively (verbal and written).
• Compiles statistics.
• Uses computer packages to prepare graphics.
• Composes letters/memorandums.
• Coordinates events and meetings.
• Proofreads documents.
• Researches information.
• Answers telephones.
• ERP systems experience.
• Calculator and computer…