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    Sr. Buyer - Los Alamitos, United States - ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION

    ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION Los Alamitos, United States

    6 days ago

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    Job Location
    Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA

    Salary Range
    $70, $87,500.00 Salary

    Job Shift
    1st Shift

    Job Summary
    Sr. Buyer is responsible for procuring, at minimum total costs, the necessary materials, components and/or sub-assemblies to manufacture saleable products. Negotiate for and procure a variety of assigned commodities including those which are non-standard or of a technical nature. Develop suppliers to meet our delivery, cost and quality requirements while maintaining assigned inventory levels.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Evaluate prices, specifications, delivery dates, award bids and place orders with suppliers.
    • Prepare purchasing documentation and verify nomenclature and specifications of purchasing requisitions.
    • Develop expertise on procurement of commodities related products and components that support Aerospace requirements.
    • Implement continuous replenishment strategies with assigned suppliers.
    • Execute supplier rationalization plans and support transition to existing and/or new suppliers.
    • Support negotiation and execution of commercial agreement to reach lowest total cost including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate for assigned commodities (e.g., long-term agreements, make/buy, market tests, etc.).
    • Support, and when required lead, cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives.
    • Update and maintain purchase orders in Materials Resource Planning (MRP) system for changes in design and delivery requirements.
    • Balance current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities / capacities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased parts.
    • Analyze data, including enterprise requirements, planning information, and prepare reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.
    • Evaluate supplier performance requirements including quality, cost and timing expectations.
    • Work with vendors for improved delivery, quality, lead time, and price performance. Evaluate these metrics with the critical suppliers regularly.
    • Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
    • Improve internal and external customer satisfaction.
    • Comply with Supply Chain and Purchasing procedures and Quality System requirements.
    • This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.
    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business or Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
    • 3-5 years experience in a Manufacturing or Aerospace facility.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • The position requires a working knowledge of commodities purchased, supply sources, contracting methods and strategies, and Company products and components.
    • Capacity to logically solve problems and manage projects by utilizing a data-driven, detail-oriented, approach.
    • Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and other performance measures.
    • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
    • Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.
    • Proven use of negotiation techniques and tactics.
    • Possess ability to drive for results, hold self and others accountable, and continuously improve.
    • Should have a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR U.S. Government procurement procedures.
    • Proficient user of computers and computer software.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Previous work and/or internship experience in Supply Chain Management.
    • CPSM or CPM certification, preferred.
    • Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
    • Familiarity/experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques (e.g., RCCA, Six Sigma methodology).
    • Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO-9001.
    • Use of and deployment of electronic data interchange procurement and continuous replenishment methods.
    • Excellent planning, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
    • Results driven with excellent project and time management skills.
    • APICS or ISM certification preferred.
    Supervisory Responsibilities
    N/A

    Physical Demands
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Lift up to 35 lbs.
    • Push and pull 35 lbs.
    • Bend Occasionally
    • Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
    • Talk and Listen Frequently
    • Frequent Use of Computer Monitor
    Special Requirements
    N/A

    Limitations and Disclaimer
    THE STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED. FURTHERMORE, THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ESTABLISH A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT AND THE CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, OR DELETED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMPANY. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) OF 1990, THE COMPANY WILL MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY AS DEFINED BY THE ADA.
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