Buyer I

BARNES; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to manage procurement for aerospace components and services in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle RFQs, POs, supplier evaluations, and audits while ensuring compliance with government requirements and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; high school diploma required.
• 3+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing, aerospace preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP messages to schedule supply flow for production.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of Outside Processing, Raw Materials, Inventory and Kanban systems.
• Experience with aerospace audits and customer-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions for accuracy and obtain documents for cost proposals.
• Manage inventory and forecast levels for purchased commodities.
• Prepare RFQs and manage PO/contract documents.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate best delivery and cost.
• Ensure vendor compliance with government/military purchase requirements.
• Coordinate with internal customers to prevent production delays.
• Develop new suppliers and participate in supplier audits.

Skills

Negotiation

Scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Cost savings

Process improvement

Cross-functional ERP reports

ERP system knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelors in business or related field

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 a challenging 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

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