Strategic Buyer – Mechanical Components

Astronics Corporation; Waukegan (IL); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Astronics CSC is seeking a procurement specialist to support purchasing across sheet metal, machined parts and related components, while maintaining cost control and strong inventory in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.

Key duties include reading drawings and BOMs, issuing purchase orders, developing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with ISO/AS processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years' work experience.
• Ability to read mechanical documents including drawings, BOMs.
• Proven cost savings, inventory turns improvement, and lean methods.
• Able to communicate effectively with all management and production personnel and build positive relationships with suppliers.
• Proficient in ERP software and MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Support purchasing for sheet metal and machined parts and related components.
• Maintain cost control and inventory in a fast-paced environment.
• Issue and manage purchase orders to support manufacturing and engineering material requirements.
• Develop supplier relationships and negotiate pricing to improve cost structure.
• Identify and pursue cost-saving opportunities with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and lead times.

Connaissances

Sheet metal

Read drawings

Cost reduction

ERP software

Vendor relationships

Purchase orders

Inventory control

MS Office

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or 3 years' experience

Outils

ERP systems

MS Excel

Description du poste

Astronics CSC is seeking a procurement specialist to support purchasing across sheet metal, machined parts and related components, while maintaining cost control and strong inventory in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.

Key duties include reading drawings and BOMs, issuing purchase orders, developing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with ISO/AS processes.