Strategic Sourcing Buyer
When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.
Position Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Buyer supports company initiatives by managing relationships with Verus' partners. This position is responsible for executing overall Supply Chain strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify capable and reliable sources for all outsourced commodities and processes.
- Manage supplier Request for Proposals (RFPs), identifying potential sources and negotiating best possible commercial terms on behalf of the company.
- Negotiate and execute Long Term Agreements, Fixed Price Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc. to mitigate company exposure and risk.
- Supplier Management Conduct supplier surveys and commercial audits to identify and potential risks to Verus or our customers. Lead Supplier recovery efforts as needed, working with Supplier leadership directly to alleviate any commercial concerns.
Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience :
A. or B.S. in Business Administration or equivalent work-related experience preferred.3-5 Years experience in Supply Chain.Microsoft Office proficiency.Negotiation experience.Understanding of Terms and Conditions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Ownership Taking full responsibility for tasks and processes.Initiative Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges independently.Communication Clear and concise expression of ideas, thoughts, and obstacles.Dependability Being reliable, responsible, and accurate in all work performed.Independence Developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself and making good decisions with little supervision.Teamwork Working will all job functions to support company and department goals.Critical Thinking Thinking "outside the box" to solve problems, identifying strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.Coordination Adjusting actions accordingly in relation to department and company needs.Process Improvement Always be thinking of how a process can be improved.Physical and Environmental Demands
Manufacturing environment may be exposed to noise levels, dust, grime and heat. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.