Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Company supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Company in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You'll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities.
Job Summary:
The Buyer II is responsible for effectively managing the planning and acquisition of goods and services to support Aerospace and Electronics operations and product development processes. This position is accountable for material acquisition and operations support assignments classified as low to moderately high with regard to material dollars and degree of difficulty. Requires minimal supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for managing the planning and acquisition of assigned commodities to support the production requirements as defined by the master schedule; including the analysis of MRP and purchase order management.
- Responsible for negotiating and managing cost –effective procurement contracts for required materials which support demand, as well as the goals for reductions in acquisition lead time, raw material, inventory, and cost.
- Support Sales and Engineering inquiries on material availability and costs.
- Work with suppliers, engineering, planning, production on process/design/SCD issues that affect current/future orders. Analyze impacts of ECO's, deviations, and waivers and determine effectiveness with responsibility party.
- Function as the single point of contact between product lines/manufacturing areas and the Supply Chain organization. This includes coordinating resolution of material-related issues with the commodity team(s), suppliers, product development teams, and/or manufacturing personnel, as appropriate, to ensure availability of required materials.
- Address material availability issues, including shortages, part quality, and/or delivery issues.
- Participate in analysis with engineering and manufacturing teams, as needed, related to supplier resources on product line cost-reduction efforts related to purchased parts.
- Communicate supplier requirements and capabilities to product development teams regarding cost, manufacturability, and availability.
- Establish, maintain, and improve purchased material lead times for assigned commodities to enhance internal flexibility and customer responsiveness.
- Support the proposal process for new product introduction and coordinate on pricing for new part requirements.
- Encourage new ideas and processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, reduce on-hand inventory, etc.
- Communicate market information (i.e., obsolescence, pre-obsolescence, emerging availability issues) to internal customers for risk mitigation.
- Support Operational Excellence focus, participate in Value Stream Mapping and kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in benefits throughout the Supply Chain.
- Provide excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
- Identify and help develop new suppliers to support new product requirements.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor degree. Preferably in Supply Chain or Business
- 2-5 years of experience in procurement or other experience related to contract negotiation, pricing, cost management, material planning, etc. is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and with all management levels.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities with tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of material planning and scheduling methods, i.e., MRP.
- Strong knowledge of industry practices related to delivery performance, cost management, and lead time reduction.
- Decision making ability, and creative problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to develop and execute action plans that achieve company goals.
- Must have a customer-oriented focus with a creative, aggressive, and winning attitude.
- CPM/CPIM certification is a plus.
- Strong PC skills, MS Office, Internet, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel are required. A working knowledge of Oracle is a plus.
- Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.