Buyer III

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. www.pursuitaero.com We are a nonunion environment and currently expanding our team on second shift by offering a 20% shift differential. Creators are Wanted!

Always Pursuing Better.

Summary

Pursuit Aerospace is looking for a dynamic Buyer III in our Manchester, CT site; reporting to the Site Supply Chain Manager located in at the Manchester, CT site. This position will provide support for indirect/non-product procurement at the Business Unit Level, providing support locally and working with Corporate Supply Chain team to implement best practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Determining supply needs, researching potential suppliers, and issuing ERP generated Purchase Orders for all non-inventory purchase.
• Preparing cost-benefit analysis reports for review by managers
• Implementing procurement contracts with selected vendors and suppliers as directed by Corporate or Business Unit Supply Chain teams.
• Acting as a liaison with Suppliers in placing PO's, negotiating pricing and ensuring invoices are correct and can be processed and paid on time
• Acting as a liaison and communicating pricing and performance needs to vendors and suppliers
• Documenting processes and generating monthly supply cost reports
• Identifying and supporting implementation of initiatives to reduce costs
• Keeping abreast of vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry
• Actively participate on behalf of purchasing in Continuous Improvement efforts
• Share best practices; propose adjustments to tools, processes and communication methods

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to efficiently communicate in English, including both verbal and written communications
• Proficiency with MS Office products
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Syteline, electronic procurement and analytical software

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or more than 2 years progressive sourcing and purchasing experience.
• Experience managing or leading projects and/or programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Working knowledge of Aerospace and Aircraft Engine components
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation skills

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Paradigm Precision is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.