OSP Buyer

• Purchases materials goods and services as prompted by the ERP system or directed by operations management.
• Directly responsible for OSP and materials procurement and acts as a backup for MRO and other procurement as needed.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders. Captures all Purchase Orders in companies ERP system.
• Negotiates prices and delivery schedules to insure lowest price and minimum inventory consistent with purchasing economics.
• Responsible for the ontime delivery of purchased items and services by maintaining tracking systems and strong communications/relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Follows up on receipt of goods/services purchased. Ensures that proper paperwork including certifications of conformance and traceability are received with the purchased goods/services as required.
• Obtains timely commit dates from suppliers and communicates with sales and production operations as needed to ensure company customer schedule adherence.
• Resolves quantity quality documentation and other discrepancies associated with procurement working directly with vendors and suppliers as needed.
• Reconciles invoice discrepancies as needed.
• Obtains material return authorizations from suppliers for defective or excess materials.
• Arranges for the return of materials to suppliers as needed.
• Understands and follows all procedures and work instructions associated with Purchasing functions in compliance with all company policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years experience in purchasing including as an OSP buyer in a manufacturing setting.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and generating reports from them.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Selfmotivated and deadline oriented.
• Well organized and flexible to changes in schedules and priorities.
• The ability to interact with all departments and levels of leadership.
• Strong problem recognition and problemsolving skills.
• Must be selfmotivation assertive when needed and have a positive attitude.
• The ability to deal professionally with several internal customers at once.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees managers and outside service providers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply basic to moderate mathematical concepts such as sums and averages. Ability to create graphs and charts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The role requires a presence on the shop floor of up to 30% of the day to be effective.