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kSARIA · 11 hours ago

Buyer

Fort Worth, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

kSARIA is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities for both MRO and direct materials to support production and engineering requirements. The role involves analyzing material requirements, placing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring that component deliveries align with production schedules.

AerospaceCommercialIndustrialManufacturing

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Procurement of both MRO and direct materials to support production and engineering requirements

Analyzes material requirements and places purchase orders for materials, services, and equipment as required to support production schedules

Drive supplier performance metrics of quality and on time delivery

Work with Receiving and suppliers to resolve invoicing and shipment discrepancies; work with other internal departments (Quality, Finance) on material and order management issues

Develop, implement, and negotiate price and delivery terms with suppliers to minimize material cost, inventory levels, and transportation costs while supporting Production demand requirements

Responsible for day-to-day procurement activities including internal and supplier communications; negotiating schedule and delivery changes, request RMA and issue NCMRs, price changes, revised terms, and special arrangements with suppliers

Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements; review and issuing purchase orders and make necessary changes to requirements, schedule, and price

Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices, and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness

Manages quotation process with appropriate suppliers to ensure industry competitive pricing within the requested time frame

Prepares cost estimates of materials as requested in order to support sales

Manage quotes within our internal Quotes database to ensure consistency and accuracy in order to support our customers’ stringent deadlines

Contacts manufacturers directly or through local representatives to obtain the best cost information

Computes cost/price estimates for materials using a variety of criteria, such as inventory availability, competitive position, price validity, and other logistical considerations (freight, handling, staging, etc.); computes cost estimates for price escalation or abnormal freight charges

Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupplier managementAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyERP/MRP systemsDetail orientedTeamworkIndependent workProject managementCommunication skills

Required

3-5 years of related experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Candidate must be detail oriented

Qualified candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively

Observe strong analytical skills

Intermediate skill level using Excel and Word software programs

Proficient in the use of Pivot tables and V Look ups; ability to use Enterprise-wide (ERP and MRP) systems (Exp w/ Visibility helpful)

Must be US Citizen

Strong supplier & project management experience