BuyerPurchasing Specialist

Berlin, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Buyer/Purchasing Specialist

Salary commensurate with experience.

Company Overview: Cambridge Specialty Company is an approved supplier of jet engine service tools and precision aircraft parts. Since our founding in 1952 we have manufactured quality products for on-time delivery. Our state-of-the-art 27500 square foot facility houses all the equipment necessary to provide our customers with efficient cost-effective production. Coupled with our experienced and highly skilled workers this combination produces the finest jet engine service tools and critical flight safety parts and assemblies in the industry today.

Job Description: This is a full-time position that reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations. This position will be responsible for the buying and scheduling materials for manufacturing areas and supporting activities such as procuring materials/components negotiating costs creating purchase orders and improving supplier performance.

Position Specific Expectations

Work in a focus factory setting and purchase the raw material/forgings/castings/hardware that support the schedule.
Negotiate best pricing while working to shrink supplier lead times.
Place purchase orders and work with suppliers to obtain delivery commitments that meet the requirements of our company.
Strengthen the supply base and develop profitable purchasing strategies that result in improved supplier performance and cost savings.
Work to eliminate overages and shortages in purchased raw materials and components. Monitor and report on inventory stock levels issues etc.
Implements cost savings programs tracks progress and provides regular updates to management.
Negotiates contract terms pricing and delivery etc.
Works with Sales Production and others regarding the status of Purchasing related items.
Works closely with the Controller on strategic initiatives and Supplier integration activities.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience in a Buyer/Planner role.
Experience with SK portal MRP and Execution report (preferred)
Experience required with cycle counts inventory reduction improvement activities inventory turn improvement etc.
Working knowledge of inventory management software (ERP-Epicor/JobBoss preferred).
Previous experience in negotiating price lead times and terms and conditions.
Strong math skills analytical thinking excellent organizational/planning skills are required.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills needed.
Knowledge of market research data analysis and purchasing best practices.
BS/BA in business administration or relevant field preferred.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in applying please submit an updated copy of your resume to:

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabilities

Required Experience:

Buyer/Purchasing Specialist Salary commensurate with experience.Company Overview: Cambridge Specialty Company is an approved supplier of jet engine service tools and precision aircraft parts. Since our founding in 1952 we have manufactured quality products for on-time delivery. Our state-of-the-art ...