Associate Buyer Job at Martin Baker America, Johnstown, PA

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  • Martin Baker America
  • Johnstown, PA

Job Description

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The Associate Buyer is responsible for learning the purchasing life cycle and participating in tasks, including but not limited to the following.


Primary objectives:
1. Prepares, secures, and maintains RFQ's data in the ERP system in accordance with USG regulation
2. Negotiates pricing and deliveries with guidance from Senior Buyer(s) and/or Procurement Manager.
3. Utilizes proper sourcing techniques to make best value award justifications with guidance from Senior Buyer(s) and/or Procurement Manager in accordance with USG regulation
4. Monitors ERP system for purchase orders with delinquent deliveries and confers with suppliers to obtain delivery status.
5. Maintains complete and accurate purchasing data in the ERP system.
6. Monitors purchase order requisitions and converts them to purchase orders in a timely manner.


Secondary objectives
1. Initiates purchase orders and amendments and arranges for submission and inspection of First Articles or sample products as required.
2. Coordinates as appropriate, with planning/operations to support the product lines as needed.
3. Obtains missing or revised shipping/quality documentation from suppliers when required.
4. Coordinates return or scrap of discrepant product to supplier.
5. Attends meetings (project planning, production, etc.) as required to obtain information pertaining to procurement requirements.
6. Builds relationships with suppliers by working through issues, development, strategies, etc.

Experience:

Desired

Entry Level position. Minimum one (1) year experience in purchasing or related fields, i.e., manufacturing, aerospace, defense, business, finance.


Previous experience must demonstrate organization and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Must have a strong background in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience in the following is a plus:

Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
Awareness of Federal and DoD acquisition regulations as they pertain to purchasing practices and organizations.
Awareness of import regulations as it relates to international purchase orders.
Awareness of indirect procurement (facilities, services, etc.)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Mangement Business Operations, Procurement, Finance, or another related field or direct purchasing experience for one (1) year in lieu of degree.

See full job description for details.

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Questions? Email: hr@m-bamerica.com

Martin-Baker America is committed to diversity. Woman, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


MBAI is a government contractor and provides priority consideration to veterans.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors,

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