PURCHASING BUYER III

LISI AEROSPACE is ranked 60th in the global aerospace value chain and specializes in the design and manufacture of high-tech metal components to enhance aircraft safety and performance. Active since 1950 in the fastener market (no. 3 worldwide), LISI AEROSPACE has been a recognized player in metal components for aircraft engines and airframes since 2011. With its dedication to industrial excellence, LISI AEROSPACE aims to become a leader in costs, quality, deadlines and workplace safety. This mindset is represented at every level of our company and by all of our team members. At LISI AEROSPACE, we focus above all on advancement and flexibility. Every employee is empowered and has the latitude they need to carry out their assignments and develop their skills. We provide this mobility and training through our Corporate University, the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI). As a result, our company is growing fast and always welcoming new talents.

PURCHASING BUYER III

Summary

The Purchasing Buyer III will be responsible for ensuring the purchase of goods and services at the most favorable terms for the LISI Aerospace organization. All buyer III’s within the organization are expected to perform the essential duties with minimal supervision and integrity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies in support of production needs per the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) or requisition system and recommends stock reorder points
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services by means of spend analysis and market analysis to determine most desirable quote
• Responsible for annual cost savings goals and management through realization on the P&L
• Validates purchase order confirmation
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with suppliers
• Resolves issues with rejections, certifications, delivery commitments (OTD), invoice discrepancies and other documentation problems
• Expedites delivery of critical items as required
• Evaluates suppliers on the basis of competitive advantage and supplier metrics
• Creates strategic objectives for supplier management with support from Management.
• Occasionally, the incumbent will be asked and expected to perform various, miscellaneous, and non-standard duties as required. Such duties are diversified in nature and may be changed from time to time to suit the needs of the company.
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Ways Of Working, Experience, And Behaviors

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the workflows and procedures.
• Technical Skills – Technical skills in Quality Assurance and manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and inspection equipment; Good understanding of Geometric tolerance per ANSI Y145; Proficient in the use of Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, ring gages, pin gages, go and no-go pin gages, optical comparator and microscopes; Reads and understands blueprints
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
  
  

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory duties

Education And/or Experience

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/S) in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business Administration.
• Minimum 8+ years related experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a technical position in a high-volume manufacturing environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) preferred.
• Experience supporting production control, inventory, quality, and shipping and receiving functions.
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP/MRP messages and how to respond.
  
  

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic mainframe computer systems and familiar with Spreadsheet and Word Processing software; Database systems
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) Ability to perform these operations using units and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIROMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to speak or listen and requires eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand and arm movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Safety and Environmental

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture

Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by:

• Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
• Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
• Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
  
  

Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope

Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work

Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives

To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

LISI is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.