Buyer III

Astronics-PECO located in Clackamas Oregon designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling emergency oxygen electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.

We are adding a Buyer III to our this role you will be working in a complex manufacturing environment. To be most successful in this role you will need to have extensive experience in a highly regulated industry evaluating potential suppliers and creating long term relationships.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors purchase orders and procures materials to support production plans; interacts with Planners Production/Assembly Engineering Suppliers and subcontractors to ensure procurement of materials within approved schedules and quality specifications.
• Evaluate establish nurture and maintain stable working relationships with suppliers.
• Create and execute material plans and sourcing strategies
• Conduct on-site audits and supplier business reviews
• Work on the new product introduction (NPI) team
• Identify and mitigate potential parts shortages.
• Communicate quality requirements to suppliers.
• Determine and execute inventory strategy for specific components
• Advises Planning of delays and works to resolve material shortage issues. Finds long-term solutions to reduce expedites and premium freight.

Desired Knowledge Skills Abilities & Experiences:

• Bachelors degree in business or related field and 5-7 years of production purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• ASCM and/or ISM certifications preferred.
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies preferred.
• International sourcing experience required.
• Skill with Microsoft Office software including advanced Excel Word and presentation graphics.
• Proven ability to create negotiate & execute supplier agreements.
• Experience managing custom PCB or cable harness assemblies preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel to conduct on-site supplier audits may include international travel up to 10% of the time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Knowledge of lean / throughput techniques and MRP theory and concepts.
• Proven experience in using MRP to manage inventory and minimize production down-time.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• US Person (under ITAR rules.)
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis.) Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests:

Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please e-mail or call: . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.