- Develops a high quality, reliable and cost-efficient supplier base with flexibility to meet the ever-changing requirements of the company.
- Selects sources and procures all raw materials, fixed assets and tooling, production materials and services needed to meet the needs of KCW and all its operations and services.
- Negotiates with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used, ensuring we are getting the best quality product or service at the best competitive cost possible.
- Reviews competitive bid information and authorizes the placement of orders with suppliers for a broad scope of materials and services.
- Maintains awareness of military and blueprint specifications and manufacturing processes.
- Maintains high ethical and confidentiality standards in all dealings.
- Evaluates proposals, negotiates prices and/or subcontract provisions, selects suppliers, analyzes trends and establishes price objectives – as required to support production.
- May administer subcontracts and assist in the development of subcontract policies and procedures.
- Expedites delivery of critical items with suppliers; obtains and forwards information relative to
- Meeting deliveries or negotiating new deliveries.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or business-related field, preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in purchasing/buyer position, required – preferably in Aerospace, but other manufacturing experience will be considered.
- Strong command of computer skills is required:
- All Microsoft Office software used by the company.
- Purchasing/MRP systems.
- All related company systems – training will be provided for these systems.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Attend required safety and environmental training, as determined by the EH&S office.
- Each employee will receive training within 30 days from the date of hire regarding waste. Employee will not be allowed to work alone until they have successfully completed waste training. Documentation of training will be kept in the facility's EH&S files. Waste training will be provided annually.
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Buyer / Supply Chain - Wichita, United States - Kamatics Corporation
Description
Buyer / Supply ChainRequisition ID
Category Purchasing
Segment Kaman Aerospace
Shift Shift 1
# of Openings 1
Posted Date 3 days ago (5/28/2024 10:07 PM)
Overview
Responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with Kaman Composites - Wichita (KCW) needs for raw materials, fixed assets and tooling, production materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. This is an on-site position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
This position may involve knowledge of confidential information. Such information will be handled with the utmost discretion.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor or manager, in addition to the
essential functions listed above.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Work Authorization
Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in order to access export-controlled technology.
Required Safety Training
General: Maintain personal productivity and quality standards as determined by supervision. Follow standard departmental/company practices and procedures as outlined by management. Maintain area in a clean and orderly condition.
Note: This job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.
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