Strategic Direct Materials Buyer

Amphenol Aerospace; Village of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Aerospace is seeking a Buyer (Direct Materials) to work at its Sidney, NY facility. The role focuses on acquiring materials and services while ensuring quality, price, delivery and service targets are met.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, evaluating supplier proposals, managing MRP support, and implementing cost savings initiatives. The position requires travel up to 10% domestically and internationally and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or a technical field.
• Must have full knowledge of MRP.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Prolonged periods of computer usage and sitting.
• At least 10% of time requires both domestic and international travel to supplier locations.
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must comply with all Purchasing Procedures and Policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies to maximize price, delivery and quality.
• Develop global suppliers with collaboration of Sourcing Engineers.
• Analyze supplier proposals to determine best source of supply.
• Review Material Requirements Plan in support of production requirements.
• Implement and manage consignment, kanban and purchase agreements.
• Negotiate and implement cost savings to meet operational targets.
• Continuously evaluate supply base performance and implement improvement counter measures.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Marketing and Engineering functions.
• Conduct make v. buy decisions to ensure outsourcing is competitive and adheres to production requirements.
• Support department Small Business Administration objectives.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Effective communication

Fast-paced work environment

Domestic/international travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Amphenol Aerospace is seeking a Buyer (Direct Materials) to work at its Sidney, NY facility. The role focuses on acquiring materials and services while ensuring quality, price, delivery and service targets are met.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, evaluating supplier proposals, managing MRP support, and implementing cost savings initiatives. The position requires travel up to 10% domestically and internationally and collaboration across functions.