Aerospace Buyer III New Product Introduction

Annual Salary Range: $91500 - $115000

Join a team where your expertise will directly impact the success of new aerospace programs. As our business expands were seeking a Buyer III who can help lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts support program launches and drive supply chain excellence through supplier development risk mitigation and strategic supplier diversification. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on both current operations and future growth.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing testing and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent integrity and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Benefits

• Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental Vision Prescription
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
• 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available to use immediately!
• Uncapped Employee Referral Program of up to $700 per qualified referral

Position Overview

The Buyer III supports strategic direction by executing integrations between procurement material control processes and other business functions. Assists in purchasing materials supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors evaluates bids and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases monitors vendor quality and maintains a current database of vendor information. Responsible for inventories replenishment network strategies warehousing order quantities lead time obsolescence and product introductions and renovations

Buyer III will:

• Leads strategic sourcing initiatives to manage Total Cost of Ownership by identifying cost-saving opportunities eliminating waste and implementing long-term savings strategies.
• Negotiate and execute supplier contracts manage key supplier relationships and resolve material or delivery issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies with business objectives secure materials through competitive analysis and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities.
• Set and report on budget performance evaluate supplier capabilities and develop supplier portfolios to support innovation and operational efficiency.
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of best practices and technology trends in supply chain including lean methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing requirements planning and computerized materials control programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals and/or teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor team members.
• Working knowledge of MRP inventory management and bills of material (experience with Epicor ERP system a plus but not required).

Education:

Bachelors Degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management / Logistics preferred.

Preferred Experience:

7 years of related experience preferred.

Certificates Licenses Registrations or Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Purchasing Certification preferred.

Working Conditions

While performing typical duties of this job production employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous equipment.
• Exposure to contaminants.
• Shared workspaces with other employees.
• Requires handling objects of up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting pushing pulling and bending.
• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled.
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role shift and overtime).

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employees position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Renton Operations Corporate Headquarters:

Sumner Operations:

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal governments E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hires completion of the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify visit the E-Verify site.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Pay

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the salary range for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay ranges may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees based on the market data for their region allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.

Please note that the base salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Base salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.

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