Purchasing Agent (Buyer) Job at SEKISUI Aerospace
An exciting aerospace career awaits you in our manufacturing facility in Orange City, Iowa. Apply to join the SEKISUI Aerospace team today!
Summary
Supports strategic direction through executing integration between procurement, material control processes and other business functions. Responsible for inventories, replenishment and network strategies, warehousing, order quantities, lead time, obsolescence and product introductions and renovations. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Duties
Drives integration through collaboration with other buyers, purchasing managers, suppliers, and internal customers for executing the inbound supply chain. Develop processes and measures for ensuring continuous improvement for the established supply chain vision and goals.
Identifies opportunities in inbound supply chain, develops and implements strategies to improve identified opportunities. Assists as needed in implementing processes to support improvements in the supply chain.
Recommends and implements strategies developed by others for reducing or eliminating obsolescence and slow-moving inventories.
Monitors, defines, and manages supply chain needs through the execution of MRP.
Develops and executes inventory stocking strategies as developed by Purchasing Manager, category management, upper level buyer or materials management (Including Vendor Managed Inventory). Communicates these strategies to all internal and external customers.
Develops, maintains, and communicates reporting mechanisms for tracking compliance against stocking strategies and other inventory management.
Requests and evaluates strategies from suppliers and recommends corrective actions to drive compliance with inventory levels, obsolescence, invoicing compliance and on time deliveries, etc.
Consistently looks to improve Total Cost of Ownership by collecting information, analyzing, recommending, communicating, and executing improvement activities, collaborating with the Purchasing Manager and upper level buyer.
- Awareness and understating of supply chain and the interrelationship between procurement and business functions.
- Continuous Improvement mindset
- Strong analytical / mathematical skills required. Familiar with root cause analysis.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Professionalism and effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
Education
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university preferred
Experience
Typically requires 0-3 years of related experience. 2 to 3 years purchasing experience preferred.
Computer Skills
Proficient with MS Suite, specifically Excel skills.
Strong understanding of ERP functionality.
Working Conditions
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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate requiring hearing protection in certain areas.
Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
PPE is provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Sponsored 401k
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Tuition Reimbursement
SEKISUI Aerospace is a division of SEKISUI Chemical Group with offices in the United States. Our headquarters are located in Renton, WA with facilities Sumner, WA and Orange City, IA. We design, engineer and manufacture composite structures used in commercial and military aircraft.
SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to maintaining a work community that recognizes and appreciates the value of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding and mutual dignity and respect among all team members. Our Values are the filter by which we do business. Visit https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.
Orange City, IA is located in the northwest corner of Iowa in Sioux County. It is home to two growing school systems, a four-year liberal arts college, the annual Tulip Festival, as well as many large industry and development opportunities. To learn more about the Orange City community please visit https://vibrant.orangecityiowa.com.
Pre-Employment Screening
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.
Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening and credit check. [Include for senior leadership and finance roles only].
Affirmative Action / 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.
Orange City Operations: 712.707.9200
E-Verify Statement
SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allow 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 hire’s 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.
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