Strategic Buyer: Materials & Supplier Partner

HEICO; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capewell Aerial Systems in South Windsor, CT is seeking a Buyer to source and purchase products for manufacturing operations. You will balance quality, cost, delivery, supplier performance, and process compliance to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities include selecting suppliers, negotiating terms and lead times, creating purchase orders, expediting requisitions, coordinating transport, and resolving supplier performance issues.

Qualifications

• Source and purchase products and materials for manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate and select suppliers; negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and service expectations.

Responsibilities

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
• Create purchase orders, gather relevant documents, and audit details to ensure process compliance
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
• Partner with internal customers to expedite requisitions or find solutions for supply chain disruptions.
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, total cost, quality, delivery and risk; make purchasing decisions.
• Resolve supplier performance, quality, delivery, and continuity issues; escalate risks when needed.
• Coordinate with the inventory team and stockroom as required.
• Assess stock quality on receipt and escalate discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Initiate problem solving and corrective actions for suppliers with deficiencies.
• May use company vehicle to pickup/deliver parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide solutions that support company needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Job description

Capewell Aerial Systems in South Windsor, CT is seeking a Buyer to source and purchase products for manufacturing operations. You will balance quality, cost, delivery, supplier performance, and process compliance to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities include selecting suppliers, negotiating terms and lead times, creating purchase orders, expediting requisitions, coordinating transport, and resolving supplier performance issues.