Location: all cities,NY, USA
FlexStaff Careers is hiring a Buyer for our client, located in Suffolk County, Long Island. The ideal candidate will have direct buying experience with coating vendors, machining companies, and glass suppliers, particularly someone who has a proven track record in negotiating lead times and prices within the U.S. Given their crucial work with defense companies, the ideal candidate must have a strong background in managing domestic relationships effectively.
If you would like to work for a growing company who provides solutions that fit the demands of a new generation of optical requirements for the Defense, Aerospace and Commercial industries, I encourage you to apply. Please keep in mind that this position is 100% on-site, and therefore, you must live within the Long Island region to successfully commute daily.
Responsibilities:
Work with a budget, negotiate pricing, contractual terms, and lead time
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Manage material inventory
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
Follow up and expedite orders when necessary
Manage vendor relationships and performance
Search for new vendors
Prepare purchase orders, receiving and shipping paperwork
Prepare Purchasing Department reports
Required Experience:
5+ years of experience in the defense and aerospace procurement. Significant Management required in strategic sourcing and procurement.
Bachelors degree in business, operation, science (Optics or Mechanical is preferred) or experience equivalent.
Strong time management and organization skills, multi-tasking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (especially pivot tables), Outlook
Be creative and flexible
Base salary 75k-85k
Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance 2-weeks vacation 1-week sick time 10 paid company holidays