Buyer - Aerospace/Defense

Remote
Full Time
Aerospace
Experienced

Job Summary
Under general supervision and reporting to the to the Director of Operations, the Buyer is responsible for the execution of the delivery and quality performance of the Purchase to Pay operational processes for his / her site. The Buyer will manage the on-time delivery of material procurement and outside processing service to meet the greater of forecast or customer order demand.

Responsibilities and Duties
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Manage the daily quality and delivery performance of our supply network through rigorous performance management.
  • Manages the incoming inspection results and provides corrective actions required.
  • Establishes and maintains a forecasting system for our supplier partners.
  • Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
  • Performs audits on our supplier partners and assures their processes are qualified and in control.
  • Assists in seeking out competitive sources of supply for existing or new products.
  • Assist the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
  • Manages tooling database on location at each supplier partner
  • Assists with buying, will be responsible for specific commodity groupings
  • Conducts monthly performance reviews to assist in strategic supplier planning
  • Provides support for supplier contract negotiations
  • Will work on development of vendor managed inventory systems.
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
  • Perform special projects and assignments
  • Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, Qualifications and Skills
Knowledge of:
  • ERP system - Must have 3 years SAP buyer experience
  • MS Office Suite
Skills:
  •  Fluent English – reading and writing is required
  • Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment; critical thinker
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills; positive attitude and outlook
  • Flexible, open-minded listener / learner; self-starter
  • Excellent Communicator (verbal and written) / strong team player; ability to work on cross functional teams.
  • Strong people skills; energetic
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills; ability to excite team
  • Continuous process improvement focus
  • US Citizenship required
  • Valid drivers license and auto insurance required.
  • Background check and drug screen will be administered
Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
  • Effectively communicate orally or in written form with leadership, co-management, internal and external customers with strong presentation skills.
  • Work independently on a team
  • Work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Supervision Received:
  • The work is performed under general supervision
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelors Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering is required
  • 5-7 years’ of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and MRP and statistical forecasting systems
  • Proven negotiating skills specific to achieving favorable prices and services
  • Analytical, communication, interpersonal, team development, project management and technical skills
BENEFITS: 
  • Full time
  • 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
  • 10 days paid sick time
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
  • Champ Plan Wellness and Health
    • Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings
    • Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances
    • Free wellness initiatives
    • Free tele-health
    • Free and discounted RX
    • Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)
    • Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
    • requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation
  • 401k retirement savings with match
    • Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment
    • 100% match of 1st 3% contribution
    • 50% match of next 2% contribution
    • IMMEDIATE VESTING
  • Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)
  • Regular Hourly rate for travel time
  • Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
  • Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
    • Federal rate Mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2024) when driving personal vehicles on company business
    • Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
    • Overnight trips - Up to $75
    • Leaving home after 4 pm $40
  • Federal rate mileage reimbursement (.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business
  • $1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
    • Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)
    • Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment

Company Overview
TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded “boots on the ground” business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our Customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results. 

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration.  Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

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