Purchasing Agent (Raw Material Focus)

About Re:Build Manufacturing & Cutting Dynamics LLC

Cutting Dynamics LLC is part of the Re:Build family of companies located in Avon Ohio. They have been serving aerospace and other industries for over 30 years. The Mission of Cutting Dynamics is to provide unmatched value to customers in need of high-quality components assemblies or kitting needs within the aerospace industry. We accomplish this through an established system of measurable objectives industry-leading technology and continual improvement.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies operational superiority and strategic M&A to build Americas next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering operations management and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. Weve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services and were leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design automation fabrication assembly and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace defense mobility healthcare pharma biotech clean tech chemicals energy lifestyle food production and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Agent with direct experience in raw material procurement particularly within aerospace & defense or other precision-manufacturing industries. This individual will focus on sourcing metals such as aluminum stainless steel carbon steel and titanium (including sheet plate tube extrusion and coil forms) as well as thermoplastic carbon composite materials (unidirectional and laminates). Ideal candidate is hardworking thrives in fast-paced environment and willing to manage supplier relationships ensuring quality cost and delivery.

What you will get to do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers through phone email and portals.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term strategic sourcing.
• Enter purchase orders into the ERP system and issue them to suppliers to support production requirements.
• Monitor purchase order commitments and proactively follow up with suppliers on delivery and scheduling.
• Analyze supply and demand requirements to support production schedules and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management on purchased items for quotes and customer orders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (quality engineering accounting operations) to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Compile and present purchasing data metrics and reports to management as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing and supply chain processes.

What you bring to the team

• Associates or Bachelors degree in operations materials management business or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a purchasing/procurement/buyer role with direct responsibility for raw materials.
• Familiarity with grades and forms of metals and exposure to thermoplastic carbon composite materials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures specifications and business documents.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems Microsoft Excel Word and database tools; basic understanding of forecasting and planning.
• Proactive approach to resolving supplier quality delivery or cost issues.
• Accuracy in data entry order management and supplier communications.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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