NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION BUYER II

NORDAM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM in Tulsa seeks a Buyer II to support aerospace procurement, sourcing parts, materials, and services for fabrication and repair.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier negotiation, and maintaining procurement records, with growth opportunities in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline.
• 2 years related procurement experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops procurement solutions within policy and practice.
• Analyzes costs of parts/materials and reports to management.
• Reviews requisitions and negotiates with vendors to obtain price and delivery.
• Maintains procurement records including costs, delivery and quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Vendor relations

Documentation & admin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Details

• Req ID: req2221
• Job Title: BUYER II
• Division: Corporate
• Shift: First Shift

Job Summary

Applies advanced knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standards in procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies for aerospace manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring judgment and ingenuity working within procedures, policies and practices in the material and purchasing discipline. Performs work under general management direction.
• Modifies and installs changes to current procurement systems that are of moderate complexity.
• Plans studies and collects data to determine costs of parts and material such as aluminum, steel, composite and other raw material and purchases and parts, equipment and supplies. Analyzes data obtained, records results and report to management.
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs. Makes estimates of new and proposed product or service costs.
• Reviews requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price and determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Purchases parts and material of low to medium value requiring a moderate level of technical knowledge of the aircraft system or subsystems for which it will be used. Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree. Business or a related discipline.

If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements

2 year(s) Related experience and/or training.

Skills and Competencies

• Communicates effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms.
• Makes telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and makes formal presentations to small or large groups.
• Operates standard office equipment and demonstrates competence in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand - Frequency

• Walk - Frequent
• Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional
• Talk and hear - Frequent
• Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant
• Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
• Stand - Occasional
• Climb Stairs - Occasional

Weight - Frequency

25 pounds - Occasional

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision

• Works under very general supervision. Sound judgment, completeness and accuracy are expected.

EEO Statement

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.