Supply Chain Buyer

Robotic Technologies Automation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC in Kentucky seeks a procurement professional to create, issue, and manage purchase orders; negotiate pricing; and maintain supplier relationships to meet production needs.

This role emphasizes cost reduction, on-time delivery, data analytics, and collaboration with internal teams. U.S. person status required; bachelor in relevant field; 1–3 years’ purchasing experience; strong attention to detail and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status is required due to export controlled data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree
• 1-3 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations
• Demonstrated track record of cost reduction achievement
• Demonstrated track record of on time delivery of goods and services
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface with leadership
• Strong analytical skills and ability to breakdown data, spend, and purchasing data to drive continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and department needs
• Negotiate pricing & terms within responsible sourcing scope
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing
• Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions and delivery delays
• Track and expedite orders to meet deadlines and program needs
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and teams to anticipate and meet business requirements
• Maintain accurate records, track procurement KPIs, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
• ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, with hiring decisions made without regard to protected status

Skills

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Interface with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree

Job description

Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and department needs

Negotiate pricing & terms within responsible sourcing scope

Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing

Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions and delivery delays

Track and expedite orders to meet deadlines and program needs

Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and teams (i.e. Mission Management, Engineering, Production, Accounting, etc) to anticipate and meet the business requirements

Maintain accurate records, track procurement KPIs, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.

Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies

Requirements:

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Equivalent Business Degree

1-3 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations

Demonstrated track record of cost reduction achievement

Demonstrated track record of on time delivery of goods and services

Strong Attention to Detail

Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface with leadership

Strong analytical skills and ability to breakdown data, spend, and purchasing data to drive continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

Space / aerospace industry experience

Experience in a manufacturing environment

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract