Buyer II

Pursuit Aerospace; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health and disability insurance

401(k) match

flexible spending accounts

EAP

paid time off

company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Newburyport, MA is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing of production and non-production materials for aerospace manufacturing, engineering, and R&D operations. You will coordinate PO changes, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain accurate purchasing records.

Responsibilities include supplier communications, cost reduction, and collaboration with planning, engineering, quality, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3 years of purchasing/supply chain/manufacturing experience or 5 years of purchasing/supply chain/manufacturing experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Order production material using ERP/MRP and reorder rules to predetermine inventory guidelines.
• Coordinate changes to purchase order quantities or delivery dates as per production plan.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of purchasing records and data.
• Issue and file/archive quotation and purchase order records.
• Update suppliers on changes to specifications and arranges for transitions.
• Identify new suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality and service.
• Address receiving, invoicing and paperwork issues promptly and drive resolution.
• Manage inventory levels to reduce stock while ensuring supply availability via lean techniques.
• Create reports for assigned commodities and support tendering requirements.
• Monitor/expedite PO requirements and maintain current commitments in system.
• Set appropriate lead times for new/existing Part Numbers in the system.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet team goals and terms.
• Use system to receive material requirements and monitor delivery receipts.
• Visit suppliers as required and collaborate with planning, engineering, quality and operations.
• Resolve supply, quality and delivery issues with minimal supervision.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

5 years of purchasing/supply chain/manufacturing experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The Buyer II is responsible for purchasing all Inventory and Non-Inventory assigned commodities to support Aerospace Manufacturing, Engineering and R&D Operations. The Purchasing Analyst/Buyer coordinates on-time delivery of goods and administers all changes and updates to purchase orders.

Location:

Newburyport, MA

This position is 100% on site.

Responsibilities:

• Order production material using ERP/MRP and reorder rules to predetermine inventory guidelines.
• Coordinate changes to purchase order quantities or delivery dates, as required per production plan.
• Responsible for timely updating, accuracy, and integrity of purchasing records and data.
• Issue, Maintain and file/archive the Quotation and Purchase Order records.
• Update suppliers on changes to specifications and arranges for effective transitions.
• Identify new suppliers in an effort to reduce costs and increase quality and service.
• Address all receiving, invoicing and paperwork issues within a timely manner, and drive to resolution.
• Manage inventory levels to reduce inventory while ensuring supply availability using lean manufacturing techniques.
• Create reports for assigned commodities and support all of the tendering requirements for that commodity.
• Monitor/Expedite the Purchase Order requirements for suppliers and maintain the current commitments within the system.
• Ensure appropriate lead times are set for new and/or existing Part Numbers and maintained in the system.
• Negotiate with potential suppliers of products and services to achieve team goals and meet standard Ts and Cs.
• Utilize system to receive material/service requirements through requisitions and monitor delivery receipts by examining the system's databases.
• Visit suppliers as required.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, quality and operations teams.
• Resolve supply, quality and delivery issues with minimal supervision.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field AND 3 years of purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience - OR - in lieu of degree, 5 years of purchasing, supply chain or manufacturing operations experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of aerospace and/or manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma and other process optimization tools to drive efficiency and readiness.
• Ability to manage cross-functional and matrixed teams and drive collaboration across departments.
• Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make informed decisions regarding readiness planning and process improvement.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities in challenging and demanding situations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to pivot and adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Superior computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.