Sr Buyer (Aerospace and Defense industry) - Greenlight Professional Services

Position Description

The ideal candidate should be a Data Driven buyer with 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.