Nabtesco Aerospace, Inc has an Buyer/Procurement position available in the OEM Operations department of our Kirkland, Washington office.

Buyer/Procurement is responsible for the procurement of goods and services required by Nabtesco Aerospace Inc. (NTA) aftermarket business and to ensure NTA has sufficient material to support anticipated demand. Duties include creating and issuing purchase orders (POs) to suppliers and subsequent follow ups with suppliers, locating potential sources for materials, monitoring inventory level and making safety stock level recommendations.

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

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office environment

The position requires extensive keyboarding and use of a calculator and occasionally reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Procurement

Creating, revising and placing POs for goods and services required by NTA aftermarket business with suppliers

Monitor outstanding PO status and follow up with suppliers when necessary

Monitor supplier on time delivery performance to ensure on time delivery

Prepare monthly supplier performance report

Communicate with suppliers for POs status, schedule change request, product or service requirements, quotations etc.

Maintain current and up to date in formation in Visual regarding Purchase Orders, Supplier Information and Part Maintenance

Ensure transactions are executed accurately in Visual

Research and develop new supply sources when needed

Alert management of potential cost increase or supplier issue

Material Management

Generate daily report to identify material requirements against safety stock level and place order as required

Review material consumption and sales history and safety stock level regularly. Make recommendation to manager if safety stock level is required to be adjusted

Maintain inventory level to meet company inventory targets

Identify and support reduction of dead stock/aging inventory by making report to manager for disposition recommendation

Work closely with other departments about material usage trends or forecast

Manage repair shop consumables stock level with production department and place order when needed

Others

Support manager to review and renew procurement contracts as required

Coordinate and resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers. Request for internal assistance from manager or other departments when necessary.

Archive and file records according to company procedures

Place orders for office supplies

Support other departments miscellaneous PO request as required

Support special projects when required

Education Preferred

BA degree preferred or 5 years of experience in procurement preferably within aerospace industry

Familiar with inventory control systems

Knowledge of MS Office Suite programs

Excellent written and verbal English language proficiency

Demonstrated positive professional demeanor, interpersonal and team building skills.

 

Please respond via email. Send resume and cover letter (Required) to recruiter@nabtescoaero.com. No calls, please.