Buyer I

Barnes Group; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Group in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing for aerospace manufacturing, reviewing requisitions, coordinating with engineering and suppliers, and ensuring on-time delivery.

The role requires 3+ years purchasing in manufacturing, strong negotiation, ERP/MRP proficiency, and cost reduction focus. Bachelor’s preferred.

You will oversee inventory, RFQs, POs, supplier audits, and ensure compliance with government requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Proficient at using MRP / ERP messages to schedule the supply flow to support production.
• Proven negotiation skills with both external and internal customers.
• Strong scheduling and organization of people and time to complete tasks.
• Lean manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated cost savings and avoidance ability.
• Ability to work in a challenging, schedule-driven environment.
• Knowledge of Outside Processing, Raw Materials, Inventory, & Kanban management systems.
• Subject matter expert for purchasing/supply chain policies & procedures.
• Experience with aerospace industry & customer-specific audits.
• Cross-functional understanding of ERP system & related BI reports.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Purchase requisitions for accuracy and obtains documents such as engineering drawing specifications etc. required to obtain formal cost proposals.
• Responsible for inventory associated with commodities purchased. (Forecasting, Monitoring Levels, Quality of Product)
• Prepares request for quotations for purchased products and services.
• Generates and manages Purchase Order/Contract documents.
• Evaluates supplier proposals and prepares technical evaluations necessary to determine reasonableness of suppliers pricing and delivery requirements.
• Ensure vendor compliance with US government/military purchase requirements.
• Conducts negotiations with suppliers to establish best delivery and lowest overall cost without jeopardizing quality requirements.
• Maintains company standards and follows established procedures. Demonstrates integrity through all supplier relationships.
• Performs liaison activities with suppliers and internal customers to prevent delays in Production.
• Develops new suppliers as required and participates in supplier surveys and audits.
• Ensures accuracy between receipt, invoice, and payment to supplier.
• Consistently strives for cost reduction and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Lean manufacturing

Cost savings

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business or related field (preferred)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Core Responsibilities:

• Reviews Purchase requisitions for accuracy and obtains documents such as engineering drawing specifications etc. required to obtain formal cost proposals.


• Responsible for inventory associated with commodities purchased. (Forecasting, Monitoring Levels, Quality of Product)


• Prepares request for quotations for purchased products and services.


• Generates and manages Purchase Order/Contract documents.


• Evaluates supplier proposals and prepares technical evaluations necessary to determine reasonableness of suppliers pricing and delivery requirements.


• Ensure vendor compliance with US government/military purchase requirements.


• Conducts negotiations with suppliers to establish best delivery and lowest overall cost without jeopardizing quality requirements.


• Maintains company standards and follows established procedures. Demonstrates integrity through all supplier relationships.


• Performs liaison activities with suppliers and internal customers to prevent delays in Production.


• Develops new suppliers as required and participates in supplier surveys and audits.


• Ensures accuracy between receipt, invoice, and payment to supplier.


• Consistently strives for cost reduction and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace.


• Proficient at using MRP / ERP messages to schedule the supply flow to support production.


• Proven negotiation skills with both external and internal customers.


• Proven track record of scheduling and organizing people and time effectively to complete assigned functions.


• Lean manufacturing experience highly preferred.


• Demonstrated cost savings and avoidance ability.


• Demonstrated process improvement ability.


• Ability to work in achallenging and schedule-driven environment.


• Thorough knowledge of Outside Processing, Raw Materials, Inventory, & Kanban management systems.


• Subject matter expert for purchasing/supply chain policies & procedures.


• Experience with aerospace industry & customer specific audits.


• Cross-functional understanding of ERP system & related BI reports and outputs.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.


• 4-year degree in business or related field highly preferred