Buyer I Barnes Aerospace Detroit Michigan
Overview
Lead procurement operations overseeing commodity acquisition and inventory management for a high‑volume manufacturing environment. This role drives cost reduction and ensures compliance with government standards while fostering strong supplier partnerships.
What You'll Do11
- 1Review purchase requisitions and collect engineering drawings to generate formal cost proposals
- 2Manage inventory levels and forecast demand for purchased commodities
- 3Issue requests for quotations and maintain contracts with vendors
- 4Evaluate supplier proposals and conduct technical assessments of pricing and delivery
- 5Negotiate optimal pricing and delivery terms without compromising quality
- 6Ensure adherence to US government and military procurement regulations
- 7Perform supplier liaison activities to avoid production delays
- 8Develop and onboard new suppliers while participating in audits
- 9Reconcile receipts invoices and payments to guarantee accuracy
- 10Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction
- 11Act as point of contact for external customers regarding procurement matters
Requirements10
- 15+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing especially aerospace
- 2Proficiency with MRP ERP systems for supply flow scheduling
- 3Strong negotiation abilities across external and internal stakeholder groups
- 4Excellent organizational skills to coordinate people and timelines
- 5Lean manufacturing background preferred
- 6Demonstrated success in cost savings and process optimization
- 7Knowledge of outside processing raw materials inventory and Kanban systems
- 8Expertise in aerospace industry audit procedures
- 9Familiarity with ERP BI reporting and documentation
- 10High school diploma or GED minimum requirement
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