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Aero Precision, LLC Senior Buyer in Tacoma, Washington
Senior Buyer
Tacoma, WA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2320+Commerce+St+Tacoma+WA+98402-2919)
Description
Aero Precision’s roots are deeply tied to aerospace, and our drive for clean, perfect engineering and machining stems from that. When you’re building something that will fly in the air, there is no margin for error. We take that same approach in the firearms industry. Not every manufacturer will have razor thin tolerance levels. Not every manufacturer will personally oversee the development, design and machining of every part that comes off the line. We’re not every manufacturer.
The Opportunity.The Senior Buyer is essential to help us formalize our purchasing practices, ensuring production demands are met and costs are controlled. You will work closely with our planning department and production team by providing necessary quality materials and components in a timely manner.
The Job.The Senior Buyer will coordinate procurement activities, create, implement, and execute strategic purchasing plans for critical manufacturing products and services. They will purchase materials in a timely manner, at the lowest cost while still meeting quality expectations. The Senior Buyer will locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability, product origin and terms of sales. Additionally, they will prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment and analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability. The Senior Buyer will serve as a liaison with the vendors for the purpose of monitoring and consolidating orders for better management and expenses.
Requirements
BS in related field preferred.
5 - 7 years purchasing/sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Inventory Management experience
2-3 years’ experience working with inventory planning and control in a manufacturing environment.
Results oriented and self-motivated to drive the team to achieve company and individual goals.
ERP experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, must be proficient in Excel.
The Benefits.
Free Medical for Employees
Free Dental for Employees
Free Vision for Employees
Family Healthcare Partially Funded
Free Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
50% Paid Optional Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Best Employee Product Discount in Industry