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Commodity Buyer
Baltimore, MD
Job Description
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Commodity Buyer to join a leading Company located in the Baltimore, MD surrounding area.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire life cycle of the supplier relationship, which includes the following:
- Bidder list development, RFQ, bid analysis, down select, negotiations, Deal Review preparation & presentation, Contract award, bid process documentation, PO release and Fulfillment
- Manage supplier OTD & Quality metrics
- Status delivery & commitments
- Drive MRB documentation between the supplier and internal parties
- Drive supplier recovery planning & execution as necessary
- Define, present & administer supplier strategy to ensure best overall value is obtained, including consistent delivery to schedule & quality requirements
- Manage and lead claim negotiations and special projects as required
- Monitor engineering change activity & lead detail overlap process with supplier(s)
- Communicate and coordinate activities as required with cross-functional groups, including; Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal & Manufacturing
- Assist in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards best practices
- Advise functional managers regarding approaches, processes and procedures within the supply base
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business degree is preferred) with 1-3 years of relevant experience is required
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, the candidate must possess High School Diploma and at least 5 years of Supply-chain and/or Purchasing experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge in sourcing machined, sheet metal, and/or plastic details
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Critical self-thinker and strong problem-solving skills & ability to operate independently
- Willingness to travel
- Strong Excel skills and other Microsoft Office tools
- Familiar with ERP systems (SAP desired) and SRM's preferred
- Effective leadership skills
- Aerospace industry experience
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 to 3 years
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