Senior Buyer

Job Position Summary: Responsible to secure the best possible deals with vendors by conducting market research and negotiating contracts. They support the sourcing and purchasing goods and services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent experience.
• Experience in Aerospace industry.
• Strong background in Raw Material purchasing.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Experience with engaging Supplier and building Relationships.
• Advance Analytical skills to gather, process and interpret data to solve problems and make decisions to help in cost savings and to mitigate risk.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to read and interrupt work instructions to follow through and complete task.
• Ability to multi-task, and pivot from one task to another
• Ability to identify and solve problem as they arise.
• Ability to Identifies areas for improvement in the supply processes and implements strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Ability to work well with other employees.
• Ability to train other Buyers.
• Ability to coordinate and plan future orders.
• Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.
• Ability to conduct research and evaluating market condition for future needs
• Strong attention to details
• Time Management and Organizational skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal and customer service skills

Duties/Responsibilities:

Working Conditions:

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.