Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Summary :
Responsible for executing purchase orders for all serial production parts in accordance with MRP requirements, lead times, and master production schedule. Responsible for managing supplier delivery dates and adjusting for changes in the master production schedule or mitigation / expediting due to supplier delays or part nonconformity. Responsible for inventory management to assure part availability while maintaining minimal inventory levels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned :
Procurement
- Place POs for all parts assigned per MRP to support the master production schedule
- Verify all terms and conditions of the PO with supplier
- Confirm all POs, to include quantities and delivery dates, with suppliers
Supplier Management
Manage system notifications and evaluate current delivery dates to determine if orders need to be expedited to support production schedules or delayed to prevent untimely inventoryManage open orders to ensure all needed parts are on order and communicate with suppliers on a regular basis to confirm their delivery scheduleMaintain current pricing and lead times in the system of recordMitigate any delays that will impact production schedules by working with Sr. Buyers, Production Scheduling, Planning and LogisticsEscalate any situations that cannot be mitigatedTransportation
Manage all inbound transportation from suppliers within area of responsibilityCoordinate schedules with Logistics (receiving) and Quality (receiving inspections) for any deliveries that are outside of normal schedule, priority, or large volume and confirm adequate personnel will be available for processingOversee all claims with freight forwarder and in the case of damaged goods, process new orders with supplierInventory Management
Track each production order and monitor the parts in area of responsibilityIdentify any shortage and monitor, report, and expedite as required to avoid delays in production or adjustment of build schedulesManage inventory levels of parts in area of responsibility to ensure no additional, excess, or obsolete inventory is on hand and drive to just in time to eliminate inventory for production partsMonitor design changes to identify :Inventory that needs to be used up prior to effectivity and ensure it is used accordinglyInventory that can be reworked to next higher index and manage the process of getting disposition, planning, and PO for reworkObsolete inventory that cannot be used or reworked and must be scrappedMonitor all Quality Nonconformance notifications (Q notes) in area of responsibilityEnsure parts are available to complete buildPlace POs for replacement parts and expedite if neededSafety
Follow all office safety policiesEnsure compliance with all shop floor safety regulations when participating in activities within any production, logistics, warehousing, or staging areas.Compliance
Ensure compliance with all RECARO policies, procedures, and work instructionsEnsure compliance with any regulatory or governing body to include, but not limited to, AS9100, EN9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, FAA, EASA, Airbus, or BoeingRequirements : Education :
Associate’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of experience in procurement or a related field;4+ years of experience in procurement or a related field with no degreeExperience :
Professional attitude, positive outlook, and excellent communication skillsFrequent interactions with all levels of the organization including executive management; in addition there’s a considerable amount of interfacing with suppliers and customersAble to manage through influence, specifically with Engineering and Quality groupsCapable of working in dynamic situations and take on tasks outside standard work scope.Ability to effectively lead a small groupAbility to understand basic material movement processesComputer Skills :
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook requiredFamiliarity with MRP systems / SAP experience preferredFamiliarity with Teamcenter preferred