Buyer I

Barnes Aerospace; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace in Warren, MI is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to manage requisitions, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives for aerospace components. You will oversee inventory, RFQs, POs, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, compliant procurement.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, ERP/BI reporting proficiency, and adherence to government/military requirements, with a focus on supplier development and continuous improvement.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and obtain required specifications.
• Manage inventory associated with purchased commodities.
• Prepare RFQs for purchased products and services.
• Generate and manage Purchase Order/Contract documents.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and perform cost/price analyses.
• Ensure vendor compliance with US government/military purchase requirements.
• Negotiate to achieve best delivery and lowest total cost while maintaining quality.
• Maintain company standards and integrity in supplier relationships.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal customers to prevent production delays.
• Develop new suppliers and participate in supplier surveys and audits.
• Ensure accuracy between receipt, invoice, and payment to supplier.
• Strive for cost reductions and process improvements.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Cost savings

Process improvement

Scheduling

Lean manufacturing

MRP/ERP

Cross-functional

Aerospace

ERP/BI reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

ERP system

BI reports

Job description

• 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

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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