Senior Buyer - Kearfott Corporation

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our purchasing team in our Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine Brook, NJ. The ideal candidate should be a Data Driven buyerwith experience managing EMS contractor build schedules as well as managing supporting material requirements analysis and acquisition. Experienced in procurement/purchasing circuit cards and circuit card assemblies to discrete passive and active electronic components, electromechanical assemblies, machined parts, housings, DC/DC converters, GPS’s, wire, hardware, etc. for the aerospace and defense industry.

Essential Functions

• Manage Subcontractor relationships including tactical build schedules, material readiness, stocking levels, and quality requirements as well as strategic operational processes
• Manage EMS RFQ and selection processes including supporting documentation
• Manage supplier relationships for important discrete components
• Utilize ERP/MRP data to analyze supply/demand status quickly and efficiently, then convert this status into purchasing requirements plan to support higher level demand plan
• Analyze and respond to all master schedule and MRP generated material and shop order requirements
• Monitor accuracy of purchasing bills of materials
• Analyze and report availability of purchased material to management
• Ensure flow down of contractual requirements such as special processes, FAI, customer source inspection, etc.
• Maintain schedule and status of deliverables, actions and issues
• Proactively participate in continuous improvement activities affecting the, procurement, build, and test process
• Release and obtain confirmation for purchase orders related to assigned commodities
• Experience with small business program administration (SBLO)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• High level understanding of material and planning functions/processes in ERP systems
• Must be knowledgeable with FAR, DFAR & ITAR
• Excellent computer and analytical skills including advanced user of MS Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Program or project management skills a plus
• Self-starter with ability to get tasks accomplished on time with limited supervision

Critical Competencies

• Computer skills and data analysis (using MS Excel)
• Planning skills including MRP
• Negotiation and influencing
• Managing special projects

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, technical or administrative (or at least 8 years of experience).
• 5 years managing EMS suppliers and buying passive and active electronic components, electromechanical assemblies, machined parts, housings, DC/DC converters, GPS’s, wire &, hardware.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.