Junior Mechanical Buyer

Do you want to be part of a team of aviation innovators helping change the industry landscape?

Our client continues its proud tradition today with the addition of Aerospace, Ground Vehicle, and Shipboard lighting. The lights are manufactured to the exacting standards the company has been well known for. The company offers state-of-the-art LED lighting to meet the demanding needs of the industry. Our client has been innovative in producing direct replacement LED bulbs where the specifications call for exacting standards. The company also offers a complete line of off-the-shelf solutions for crew station and cargo area lighting.

They are currently recruiting for a Junior Mechanical Buyer job in Stamford, CT.

What Is In It For You

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000/yr

Position Type: Permanent - Full-time

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, 401(k)

A Day In The Life of a Junior Mechanical Buyer

The position you are applying for is responsible for procuring catalog and manufactured materials to produce the company’s products. You must have critical negotiating skills and the ability to source materials from approved vendors.

Essential Duties of The Junior Mechanical Buyer

• Screening and evaluating a supplier to choose the best materials, products, or services for their business
• Develop business relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Evaluate vendors based on Quality, Cost, and Delivery, and design strategies to minimize the cost/time required to acquire materials and exploit relationships.
• Manage vendor relationships while building effective partnerships. Develop and implement purchasing strategies for all products in a manner that is the most cost-effective and beneficial to the company.
• Responsible for promptly resolving any vendor claims due to defective or unacceptable products, goods, or services.
• Mechanical/Electrical Buyer aspects will play an active role in improving quality, efficiencies, and cost containment/reduction, as well as overseeing all new projects from a material development and inventory standpoint.
• Responsible for securing agreements with vendors and negotiating the best total prices.
• Process outside service orders
• Handle the requirements for higher-value purchases.
• Member of the inventory team
• Propose improvements to management regarding activities that include purchasing and inventory.
• Other Duties - Any reasonable task requested by the company.

Education (or equivalent years of experience):

• College degree, five years of experience Buyer

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):

• APICS training is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint

Experience:

• Previous supply chain experience.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Strong computer skills
• Working knowledge of the MRP system, along with proven experience in the supply chain as a buyer.

Personal Specification Essential Qualities

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Identify good buying opportunities
• Recognize market fluctuations and capitalize on advantageous buying situations.
• Maintain and provide a current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends.
• Identify tools, processes, and metrics to optimize supplier value.
• Good technical writing, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Good analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to contribute in a cross-functional collaborative environment.

If you are interested in the Junior Mechanical Buyer job in Stamford, CT, apply today!

This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency