PURCHASER/BUYER

 Hampson Aerospace Inc. seeks a highly motivated individual to perform the duties of a Major Subcontracts Administrator (Buyer) for its Empennage assembly facility located in Grand Prairie, TX. The selected candidate will be responsible for competitive supplier source identification; Request for Quotation preparation, supplier response evaluation; negotiations, issuance of subcontract Purchase Orders, and file documentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing subcontract Purchase Orders from inception to completion of receipt and payment. The Buyer will ensure our manufacturing operations have the material resources necessary to efficiently meet the needs of the customers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Establish long-term relationships with world-class supplies and negotiate terms and lowest prices.

· Contracts Experience a MUST.

· Develop annual objectives in line with company goals. Sources vendors and obtains quotes for productions requirements.

· Works under general supervision.

· Interface with engineering and production on requirements.

· Negotiate contracts for long term stability in supply as well as pro actively search for the lowest cost.

· Negotiate with existing suppliers on sustained products as well as new products.

· Prepare purchase contracts and purchase orders based on MRP demand.

· Works with SAP system to understand requirements and plan materials.

· Track the progress of Purchase orders and follow up on change in requirements.

 

Qualifications:

Ø  Skills and knowledge required by this position would generally be acquired with a four-year college degree with an emphasis on business subjects followed by three or more years of successful experience in related, subordinate positions.

Ø  SAP knowledge helpful

Ø  Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills required

Ø  Knowledge of and/or ability to learn internal MRP system.

Ø  Excellent attention to detail.

Ø  Ability to communicate in both written format and oral presentation.

Ø  Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.

Ø  Works well in a team environment.

Ø  Proficient with MS Office.

Ø  Aerospace Experience Preferred

 

 

Please sumbit resume with salary requirements to rachel.taylor@hampsongroup.com .

Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.