Senior Buyer - Fairhope, United States - Segers Aero Corporation

Description

Job Description

Segers Aero Corporation located in Fairhope, AL is hiring a Senior Buyer to join our team. We offer a competitive benefits package and a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. Apply today

Purpose of Position: Responsible for the organization's material needs. Communicates daily duties to purchasing personnel, purchases and schedules delivery of materials, and coordinates movements within the ERP system throughout logistics and into production.

Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation)

• Leads a team responsible for the entire procurement process, giving verbal and written feedback to purchasing staff as necessary.
• May assist in hiring, training, and overseeing subordinate staff's scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost savings, quality, and delivery of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, and is responsible for tracking supplier performance.
• Manages the process of purchasing company materials.
• Tracks and analyzes data to identify trends and recommends purchasing strategies.
• Enhances, grows, and establishes new vendor relationships.
• Manages and analyzes Supplier OTD.
• Monitors supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Prepares & participates in company audits to ensure compliance with all applicable procedures and regulations.
• Assists with employee performance evaluations.
• Review requisitions for goods and services.
• Researches potential vendors and products to identify cost-effective solutions.
• Troubleshoots any issues that arise with vendors.
• Quotes material for in-house projects and sales solicitations.
• Place orders for consumable materials, services, and inventory parts as required.
• Responsible for completing tasks and projects within the scheduled timeframe and meeting department deadlines.
• Works closely with Sales, Production, Logistics, and Finance teams on projects.
• Travels as required.
• May attend trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences to maintain an understanding of new products and trends.
• Confers with the manager to recommend changes such as equipment utilization, production methods, and procedures to increase efficiency and promote improvement.
• Attends all safety and health training, as required.
• Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. safety glasses, ear plugs, face shields, etc.)
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and always project a professional image.
• Demonstrated time, priority, and stress management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with and manage diverse groups and individuals.
• Excellent presentation skills, and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and or employees
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other leaders, co-workers, customers, and others and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be self-directed and action-oriented with the ability to work with minimal or no direct supervision
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
• Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
• Must be able to apply common sense
• Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English
• Must have intermediate Microsoft computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and the ability to learn and be proficient in company-specific software.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs
• Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. regularly and more, with assistance occasionally
• Must be able to see within the normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
• Must be able to hear running machinery
• Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
• Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
• Must regularly be able to reach overhead
• Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist, and stand
• Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally

Experience and Education Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old or older. High School Diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is a plus. At least five years' experience in procurement or Supply Chain Management is required. Knowledge of purchasing regulations and compliance requirements is required. Supervisory experience and working in a manufacturing environment is a plus. Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Work Conditions:

Generally works in an office environment. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and loud noise.

Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Three weeks of vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) plan that includes an employer matching program
• BlueCross BlueShield PPO medical plan
• Dental and Vision (company-paid benefit for employee coverage)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability (company-paid benefit)
• Basic Life/AD&D (company paid benefit / 2x base salary amount)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D coverage options
• Spouse & Child Life coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care options)
• Employee Assistance Program (company-paid, includes three free counseling sessions)
• Telehealth Program (24/7 phone or online video doctor visits)
• LifeLock (Identity Alert System)
• And more

Segers Aero Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.