Buyer, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC

Job Description Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to explore new products, digest information and construct rational decisions
• Team player with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to think proactively, problem solve and multi-task in a fast paced office environment
• Ability to pay attention to details and follow through on commitments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in the fastener industry preferred
• Basic understanding of industry quality requirements and quality management systems, namely ISO
  9001 and AS9100
• Passion and alignment with AIH quality policy, vision, values and operating principals

• Receive and process quotes or direct orders from sales personnel
• Ensures that all purchasing activities are in accordance with core processes and AS9100
• Expedite orders when necessary
• Verify item quality requirements
• Work with vendors regularly to discuss availability, quality, etc.
• Review approved vendor requirements
• Work with Receiving and Sales Departments to rectify short-shipments
• Work with Quality Department regarding quality issues
• Send and process Vendor Surveys to new suppliers
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

The Buyer will be evaluated by their commitment and ability to:

• Follow company processes and procedures
• Present and implement recommendations to improve company/department performance
• Demonstrate team spirit a willingness to help and to act, at all times, in the best interest of AIH
• Meet and exceed customer, coworker and vendor expectations
• Efficiently and accurately process orders
• Seek out, evaluate and select the best vendors for AIH and our customers
• Provide suppliers and coworkers with prompt, friendly and knowledgeable responses at all points of contact (phone, email, fax, etc.)