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Senior Buyer III Job
Clearfield, UT JOB ID: TS20171201-37941 ATK Aerospace is the world's top producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and a leading supplier of military and commercial aircraft structures. It also specializes in small and micro-satellites; satellite components and subsystems; lightweight space deployables and solar arrays; and low-cost, quick-to-market launch solutions; flares and decoys; and energetic materials and related technologies. The group also has extensive experience supporting human and space payload missions. ATK is currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our team in Clearfield, UT. As a buyer for our Aerospace Structures Division, you will coordinate the material and service requirements necessary to support our growing business. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Be a buyer in purchasing tooling and factory requirements in a commodity purchasing environment * Manage purchase orders ranging from $500 to $2 million or more in high volume. The delivery for these requirements may be on an expedited basis * Manage multiple tasks at once, in a high pressure environment * Develop and manage RFQ/RFP process, negotiate agreements and manage/administer the contract for a medium to complex sourcing * Draft and negotiate strategic agreements * Managing performance metrics * Interface with Suppliers to: * Write contract language for sourcing initiatives, including the creation of procurement terms and conditions and special provisions * Establish, maintain, and monitor supplier agreements * Evaluate, Integrate and Terminate suppliers * Negotiate to ensure terms and conditions address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, Intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas * Ensure that terms and conditions have been properly flowed down from customer contracts to supplier contracts * Establish and maintain formal agreements (Purchase Orders and subcontracts) with suppliers * Incorporate customer or internal changes into the subcontract or PO * Drive continuous improvement * Track quality issues and work with supplier on the issues * Manage day-to-day involvement with Kanban systems * Use tracking and monitoring systems i.e., Epic, Impresa, and Excel. * Provide daily status for on time delivery, product delivery forecasts, risks and mitigation plans, and supplier performance. * Active Secret Clearance is preferred * Experience in management of vendor base and procurement of complete systems and/or hardware for wire harness assemblies, hydraulic systems and electrical systems. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree and 6 years' experience as a buyer purchasing in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent experience; or Masters degree and 4 years' experience as a buyer purchasing in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent experience. * Strong understanding of MRP logic * Major subcontract negotiations * Extensive RFQ/RFP and procurement execution experience * Experience using scheduling tools including: MS Project, Pull Systems, FIFO and Min/ Max/ Reorder Point, Visual scheduling tools * Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent follow-up * Experience with Microsoft skills required; Excel, Power Point and MS Project * Presentation skills, with the ability to comfortably present risks and achievements to a management team * Ability to think ‘outside the box' and establish positive supplier and internal customer relationships * Must be able to work in a fast paced, high visibility, sometimes high stress environment * Must be able to work overtime and on call for emergencies * Working knowledge of supply chain and inventory systems * Very strong negotiation and communication skills * Ability to adapt to change Preferred Skills: * Previous aerospace procurement experience * Exposure to APICS * Education in Supply Chain Management or Logistics * Experience in composite materials and composite manufacturing * Experience leading project teams * Impresa and/or Epic software experience * Certifications: Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) and/or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Competencies for Success: * Positive individual who is willing to expand current skill set, thought schooling and training. * Ability to work with others at all levels of the organization. * Strong communication skills. Requisition may be filled at a lower level, Buyer II (grade 17) Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience as a buyer purchasing in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent experience; or Master's degree and 1 year experience as a buyer purchasing in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent experience. ATK has the people, strategy, agility, and products to thrive in a highly dynamic national security and space environment. If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D Are you a Veteran? Visit our Jobs for Veterans page |
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