Buyer II - Clackamas, OR
2 days ago
Job description
Astronics-PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.
We are adding a Buyer II to our great team. To be successful in this role you will have experience in a manufacturing environment in a highly regulated industry. Ideally you have experience with customer-directed spend purchasing and sourcing in adherence to the federal acquisition regulations. Our buyers purchase a wide range of items from raw materials like resin pellets and metal ingots to custom fabricated metals, adhesives, screws, and outsourced processes like powder coating or machining.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and monitors purchase orders and procures materials to support production plans; interacts with Planners, Production/Assembly, Engineering, Suppliers and subcontractors to ensure procurement of materials within approved schedules and quality specifications.
- Takes charge in managing supplier relationship for purchased materials and subcontracted processes.
- Provides input to and execution of supplier contracts including Long Term Agreements, Tooling Agreements, and capital equipment purchases.
- Creates and implements special purchasing programs with company suppliers including Kanban, JIT delivery, bread man systems, outsourcing, etc.
- Monitors material levels and status of materials; reviews for excess inventory and coordinates scrap and / or resell back to suppliers.
- Advises Planning of delays and works to resolve material shortage issues. Finds long-term solutions to reduce expedites and premium freight.
- May perform cost analysis on manufactured and purchased parts.
- Provides input on supplier performance evaluation.
- May travel to current and prospective suppliers; travel can include domestic and international destinations up to 1 week per quarter.
- Attends Quality Manual Standards Training and applies Quality Standards accordingly. Ensures that all inventory items are purchased from Approved Sources.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Experiences:
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
- Three years production purchasing experience as a Buyer, in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of lean / throughput techniques and MRP theory and concepts.
- ASCM and/or ISM certification preferred.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Proven experience in using MRP to manage inventory and minimize production down-time.
- Skill with Microsoft Office software including advanced Excel, Word, and presentation graphics.
Employment Eligibility Requirements:
- US Person (under ITAR rules.)
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis).
- Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.
Accommodation Requests:
Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail or call: We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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