Buyer

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Proactively works as a team member with Procurement Quality Engineeringand others to maintain required flow of all parts while achieving continuous supply chain improvements in Quality Delivery and Cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops projected annual requirements for assigned part families.
• Assists in the development of annual purchase agreements with suppliers.
• Develops and communicates purchased parts schedules to Lycomings suppliers.
• Responsible for planning and rescheduling of assigned parts in Oracle system.
• Places purchase orders with suppliers.
• Plans schedules and expedites assigned purchased parts to ensure timely availability of quality components.
• Negotiates pricing as required with oversight from the Procurement manager.
• Liaises with suppliers to resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Works with the Accounting department to resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Responsible for inventory reduction planning.

• Good manufacturing business acumen including 6 Sigma methodologies.
• Solid background in Procurement and related supply chain disciplines.
• Computer literate.
• Experience/familiarity with manufacturing business systems preferably Oracle.
• Bachelors Degree in a related field with two years experience or 3 years related work experience in a related manufacturing/assembly environment.
• Strong leadership skills