Buyer I

About IDD Aerospace :

IDD Aerospace is a subsidiary of the Safran Group, an international company with presence in the Puget Sound area and around the United States.

IDD Aerospace designs and manufactures light plates, integrated switch panels, and control panel assemblies used on the flight decks of commercial and military aircraft.

We are an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and products in the industry.

IDD Aerospace is a diverse workplace that values active involvement and creativity. We sincerely hope you will take pride in being an important part of IDD Aerospace 's success.

Position Summary :

IDD Aerospace is looking to fill a Buyer I in Supply Chain Department. IDD Aerospace designs and manufactures production used on the flight deck of aircraft and this team member will be responsible for buying a select range of items & services necessary to support company requirements in an efficient, cost effective manner, while maintaining quality standards at all times.

You will be responsible for releasing PO's on-time, and manage PO exceptions messages while maintaining appropriate inventory levels in accordance with inventory targets.

In this role, you will submit RFQ’s with multiple suppliers and set-up direct suppliers in IDD’s ERP system as needed. This position works under close supervision.

Job Description :

• Balance the inbound flow of materials that support the manufacturing lines while also ensuring we are meeting our inventory KPI’s
• Manage PO's in accordance with defined inventory targets (ABC order policies & MOQ)
• Ensure PO unit pricing does not exceed Std. Material costs and push-back on supplier price increases
• Be proactive and take immediate action to address and resolve issues to minimize delays in production
• Negotiates volume price breaks with suppliers
• Identifies potential supplier shortages / capacity issues and collaborates with internal team members to help drive work prioritization
• Ensure the technical issues are escalated and mitigated with stakeholder support
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues impacting, but no limited to, performance, quality, lead-time, delivery, invoice discrepancies, and drive appropriate actions when needed
• Ensure MRP is updated with the correct purchased part parameters
• Responsible for satisfying the needs of internal and external customers by responding to requests, understanding requirements while building successful & productive customer relationships
• Continuously seeks ways to improves processes and participates in quality improvement teams when appropriate
• Ensure Production Planning team has been informed of potential supplier shipment delays
• Escalates supply related issues to leadership in timely manner.
• Manage RTV’s with vendors as needed

Job Requirements :

• Minimum 6 months of Purchasing experience or 1 year working in Supply Chain related role
• High school diploma or equivalent required. AA degree in, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills ability to work with individuals across a broad range of functions and varying seniority
• Ability to identify problems and takes initiative to resolve problems
• High motivation to learn, develop and perform in a fast-paced environment
• This position is not remote and requires individual to be onsite Monday thru Friday

Skills, Abilities & Technical Requirements :

• Hands-on experience in Microsoft Excel
• Able to extract drawings and specifications from Doc Control system and confirm correct documentation is shared with suppliers
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to track cost savings
• Experience working in ERP system (e.g., QAD, SAP)
• Shows initiative by assisting other team members when requested
• Organized self-starter with good reasoning skills
• Other duties as assigned

Accountability

This position is under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and must meet export control compliance requirements.

To meet export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by Title 22 of Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.

R.) 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.