Supply Chain Buyer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies LLC in Kentucky is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and department needs. You will negotiate pricing and terms within a responsible sourcing scope and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and pricing targets.

You will track procurement KPIs, resolve disruptions quickly, and partner with internal teams such as Engineering, Production, and Accounting to anticipate business

Qualifications

• 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 analytical skills and ability to breakdown data, spend, and purchasing data to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong Attention to Detail.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and department needs.
• Negotiate pricing and 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.

Skills

Cost reduction

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder communication

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

QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES 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. QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES 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 QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES 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