Senior Buyer

SSi People; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense is seeking a Talent Acquisition Strategist. This mid-senior level contract role involves coordinating purchasing and collaborating with suppliers in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have substantial purchasing experience and strong communication skills to contribute to supply chain success.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of tactical purchasing experience.
• Certifications such as APICS, CPM, CSCP are preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing materials and services for programs.
• Manage orders and monitor supplier performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Strategist | Passionate about Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate purchasing materials, services, and product requirements for programs, working with program leads to identify long lead materials.
2. Collaborate with sourcing and program teams to select suppliers for bidding and awarding, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
3. Prepare purchase orders using Coupa and Costpoint software.
4. Ensure supplier documentation, including terms, conditions, and NDAs, are ready prior to engagement.
5. Manage orders with suppliers, monitor backlog and daily order status, adjust schedules, and handle overdue shipments and open orders.
6. Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries to production sites.
7. Ensure compliance with requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials.
8. Monitor supplier performance and prepare relevant reports.
9. Resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, and payments.
10. Expedite materials to manage shortages.
11. Coordinate returns for discrepant materials following receiving inspections.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the supply chain.

Qualifications:

1. At least 5 years of tactical purchasing experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
3. Preferred experience with aerospace defense industry products.
4. Certifications such as APICS, CPM, CSCP or equivalent.
5. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage multiple tasks.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
7. Effective in cross-functional teamwork and independent work.
8. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
9. Proven negotiation skills with results.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Functions: Analyst, Purchasing, Supply Chain
• Industries: Aerospace, Defense, Airlines

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