• Buyer I

    Vitesse Systems (Jessup, MD)


    SUMMARY: The Buyer is responsible for Supporting the team in the purchase of materials and services, planning/scheduling of production work orders to ensure the Company's operational needs are met while considering price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Create and manage multiple purchase orders based on MRP demand actions

    + Work with internal & external vendors to ensure items are ordered correctly and on time

    + Create and manage/track production work orders

    + Prepare reports and analysis for Materials Manager/Program Manager

    + Provide management with visibility of inventory related issues

    + Coordinate Supplier request for quotations (RFQ's)

    + Understanding and constantly evaluating demand changes and impact on materials, work orders and related schedule

    + Reschedule purchase/work orders based on demand changes including potential expediting

    + Ensure material related documentation i.e. CofC's, are requested & received as required

    + Uphold the company core values

    + Other duties as assigned

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:

     

    + Minimum 2 year's experience in Purchasing/Planning in production, aerospace preferred.

    + Solid understanding of supply chain including buying, vendor management, process controls, quality, production and logistics

    + Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Epicor preferred)

    + Team oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsMust have the knowledge and experience necessary for the position.

    + Must be able to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.

    + Must be capable of reading drawings and inspecting the work being performed.