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About the Role

This position will be responsible for buying and scheduling materials for manufacturing areas, supporting activities such as procuring materials/components, negotiating costs, creating purchase orders, and improving supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Purchase the raw material/forgings/castings/hardware that support the schedule.
• Negotiate best pricing while working to shrink supplier lead times.
• Place purchase orders and work with suppliers to obtain delivery commitments that meet company requirements.
• Strengthen the supply base and develop profitable purchasing strategies that result in improved supplier performance and cost savings.
• Work to eliminate overages and shortages in purchased raw materials and components.
• Monitor and report on inventory stock levels, issues, etc.
• Implement cost savings programs, track progress, and provide regular updates to management.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and delivery.
• Work with Sales, Production, and others regarding the status of Purchasing related items.
• Work closely with the Controller on strategic initiatives and Supplier integration activities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a Buyer/Planner role.
• Experience with cycle counts, inventory reduction improvement activities, and inventory turn improvement.
• Previous experience in negotiating price, lead times, and terms and conditions.
• Strong math skills, analytical thinking, excellent organizational/planning skills are required.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills needed.
• Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices.

Skills

• SK portal
• MRP
• Execution report
• Inventory management software
• ERP-Epicor
• JobBoss

Work Type

• full-time

Experience Level

• 5 years

Education Level

• BS/BA in business administration or relevant field

Salary/Compensations

• Commensurate with experience

About the Company

• Cambridge Specialty Company is an approved supplier of jet engine service tools and precision aircraft parts.
• Since our founding in 1952, we have manufactured quality products for on-time delivery.
• Our state-of-the-art, 27,500 square foot facility houses all the equipment necessary to provide our customers with efficient, cost-effective production.
• Coupled with our experienced and highly skilled workers, this combination produces the finest jet engine service tools and critical flight safety parts and assemblies in the industry today.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabilities