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First things first…
Are you ready to illuminate your career with a dynamic and innovative team? Heads Up Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
- Work Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Location: This is an onsite position located in Addison, TX.
- Compensation: Based on background, experience and comprehensive benefits package.
- Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Description
First things first…
Are you ready to illuminate your career with a dynamic and innovative team? Heads Up Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Buyer to join our team. The Buyer is responsible for purchasing for the assigned manufacturing cell(s). You’ll be well versed in supply chain, and APICS experience is a plus. The role is responsible for ensuring a reliable flow of materials in coordination with other team members: cell leads, strategic purchasing, engineering, and operations management. If you have a passion for creating world class aircraft cabin solutions, this is the opportunity for you!
Key Details
- Work Days and Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Location: This is an onsite position located in Addison, TX.
- Compensation: Based on background, experience and comprehensive benefits package.
- Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
What we do
At Heads Up Technologies, it has been our privilege to work with some of the most respected names in the aerospace, aviation, and entertainment industries. While our customers vary widely in size, market, and geographic location, they all come to Heads Up for the same reason: Heads Up’s commitment to delivering highly innovative solutions that enhance their end user’s experience.
The company is well-positioned for continued growth and expansion and has partnered with a proven private equity firm to enable their growth goals.
What you’ll do
- Supports value stream purchasing activities to ensure customer on-time delivery and quality objectives are met.
- Owns MRP inventory commodity code, lead time, safety stocks settings related to parts assigned to cell value stream.
- 1Responsible for managing purchase orders for components dedicated to the manufacturing cell. Works with strategic buyers who may manage a portion of your purchased components such as PWAs.
- Leads and champions operational excellence, lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement. Develops recommendations for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
What will make you successful in this role (skills)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or supply chain related field OR 5+ years of experience in buying or supply chain OR a combination of college achievement and experience.
- Prior experience in manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, raw material specifications, and aerospace specifications.
- Strong MRP experience is a must.
- Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- ?Electronics manufacturing experience.
- APICS experience is a plus.
Perks and Benefits
- A competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunities to plan for the future with our 401(k) program.
- Paid Time Off - Take the well-deserved time off you need.
- Life Insurance - Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with life insurance coverage.
- Health and wellness benefits including Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
- Positive and inclusive work culture.
Why Us?
At Heads Up Technologies, you have the opportunity and support to reach for the sky collaborating internally and with partners to deliver artistry in engineering.
Every position in our company has its unique responsibilities, but they all require the same traits: motivated, self-starter, creative, enthusiastic and dependable. A team player that has respect for the opinions and input of others. Performance- and process-driven. Someone who gives 110% at work but still seeks balance by making time with family and hobbies a priority.
Did this post spark something in you? If so, we’re looking forward to reviewing your resume.
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