Experienced Commodity Buyer

Full Time
O'Fallon, MO 63368
Posted
Job description
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Title: Procurement Agent 3
Company: BDSI
Job ID: 97894
Location: O'Fallon, MO

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options:
O'Fallon, MO

Export Control:
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Position Summary:
Sources and purchases aerospace fasteners and parts. Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Review proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Deliver on savings and inventory requirements as per the commodity and business strategies.
  • Conduct market analysis and implement long term agreements in accordance with business strategies to deliver on savings and inventory requirements. Uses business analysis to determine if orders need to be placed to meet global procurement requirements.
  • Select suppliers, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders, re-align deliveries, follow up, and expedite as necessary. Responsible for analyzing assigned part numbers and queue management
  • Work closely with Sales department on customer requests and requirements to determine best course of action. Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issue.
  • Perform supply planning by evaluating inventory levels, safety stock, validating forecast, and selecting approved suppliers to determine investment strategy. Works cross functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution. Also collaborates with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issues.
  • Prepare and negotiate packages with suppliers to drive increased savings opportunities. Execution of strategic initiatives and development of new opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Quality department on defective or unacceptable goods and determine appropriate course of action. Complete actions as necessary to resolve issue.
  • Confirm Purchase Order acknowledgments and verify accuracy of PO details; Work cross-functionally and with suppliers on payment issue resolution.
  • Maintain awareness and understanding of department key deliverables and how buying decisions impact those deliverables. Utilize reports to achieve past dues, order book alignment, and other department key metrics.
  • Provides expertise on business process and continuous improvement. Trains other team members

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
  • 4-6 years of related work experience
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System experience.
  • Advanced negotiations skills
  • Intermediate analytical skills
  • Professional/interpersonal verbal & written communication skills
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Basic presentation skills
  • Advanced commodity / product knowledge
  • Experience with cost modeling / Cost driver structure
  • General knowledge of Aerospace compliance and regulations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree – Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study
  • 6-8 years of related work experience preferred
  • APICS Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at own their expense.

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Experience Level:
Individual Contributor – Level 3

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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