Description
Purpose & Scope:
The Senior Buyer owns procurement execution and supplier delivery performance for assigned suppliers, commodities, and programs. This position converts material requirements into compliant purchase orders, secures and manages supplier commitments, resolves delivery and quality issues, and ensures procurement actions support production and program cost and schedule objectives. The position works closely with Material Planning, Supplier Quality Engineering, Supply Chain Program Managers, Engineering, and Operations.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Manage the complete purchase-order lifecycle, including placement, acknowledgments, changes, delivery commitments, documentation, and closure.
Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect pricing, quantities, schedules, revisions, quality requirements, contractual terms, and required flow-downs.
Own daily supplier communication, open-order management, past-due recovery, and expedite actions
Obtain and maintain credible supplier commitments and communicate delivery risks, recovery plans, and changes to applicable stakeholders
Issue and manage supplier RFQs; evaluate quotations for price, lead time, capacity, minimum quantities, tooling, validity, and terms and conditions
Conduct supplier negotiations and price analysis
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement files supporting company policy, CPSR requirements, and applicable FAR, DFARS, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Support material shortage resolution, production readiness, program recovery plans, proposals, and new-program launches
Provide supplier pricing, delivery, capacity, and risk information for material plans, proposals, budgets, and program reviews
Manage assigned supplier performance and provide accurate information for supplier scorecards and business reviews
Lead delivery recovery and supplier recovery plans when necessary
Support implementation of category strategies, approved supplier selections, long-term agreements, alternate sources, and supplier transitions.
Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineering on supplier qualification, nonconforming material, corrective actions, and quality-related delivery risks
Identify and escalate supplier capacity, delivery, commercial, compliance, and continuity-of-supply risks before they affect production or customer commitments
Analyze purchase-price variance and identify opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance, and improved terms
Mentor less-experienced Buyers and support procurement standard work, process improvement, and workload coverage
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 7 years related experience OR equivalent related experience in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of the FAR/DFAR working with DoD contract exposure
Demonstrated experience with purchase-order management, supplier delivery recovery, RFQs, negotiations, and price analysis.
Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP, MRP, procurement, and standard business systems.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a schedule-driven manufacturing environment
Ability to travel to supplier and company locations as required
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience purchasing precision-machined parts, engineered components, raw materials, special processes, or complex assemblies
Familiarity with critical components of valve and hydraulic assemblies
Familiarity with AS9100, FAI, PPAP, APQP, supplier corrective actions, and configuration control
CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or comparable professional certification
CPSR Audit Experience
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.
In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.
Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land-based vehicles.
At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high-quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.
Sargent's continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company's commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.
Company Benefits Include:
Competitive Compensation
Bonus platforms
Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
401k Savings & Investment Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
HSA/FSA
Life & Disability Insurance
Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
Pet Insurance
Gym & Rideshare Incentives
Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
½ day Fridays
Dedication to our core values. Our must haves...
Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes and supports the accomplishments, talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high-quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills, product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.
EEO/AA/Vet
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better
Experience
Preferred
7 years: Purchasing
Equal Opportunity Employer
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