BUYER - Salt Lake City, UT

Back BUYER #80002676 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products - including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few - AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites. The Buyer is part of a tactical procurement team, primarily responsible to manage high volume commodities and the and placement of the purchase orders and material execution for that commodity in a day-to-day purchasing environment. Executes routine procurement tasks such as sourcing parts/materials, placing purchase orders, and maintaining supplier contacts and relationships. Issues purchase orders for machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, raw materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of a manufacturing organization. Manages material aspects for assigned programs and/or commodity groups, such as daily material status, negotiation, resolution of issues preventing material delivery and acceptance. Operates under defined purchase orders and standard processes. Prepares, issues, and reviews proposals/RFQ's, negotiates prices, selects suppliers, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment and maintains necessary records. The Buyer is the focal point for material status and execution of their parts. Tracks and manages supplier performance and is the key relationship manager for assigned suppliers. Responsible for compliance to Company policies and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation laws. Primary Responsibilities: * Purchase of parts, components, and materials for production or projects. * Support procurement processes and ensure compliance with quality and delivery requirements. * Maintain supplier relationships and update supplier databases. * Follow established procurement policies and procedures * Tactical execution and management of multiple parts/suppliers/commodities * Work is performed under general direction. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. * Prepare proposal requests for quote, consistent with the requirements of the contract. Develop new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery and competitive pricing. Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract. * Manage the execution of purchase orders and material availability for multiple parts numbers across multiple commodities Shift Day Experience/Education/Skills Requirements: * 1-3 years of directly related experience. * Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MRP/ERP system skills. * Knowledge of Contract Law and other Procurement regulations. * SAP experience highly desirable. * FAR/DFAR experience highly desirable * Previous Aerospace Procurement experience highly desirable As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons. Visa sponsorship is not being offered. The Benefits: Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days, flexible schedule and st rong commitment to work/life balance. How to Apply: We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications. Please apply at www.albint.com Location Address 5995 West Amelia Earhart Drive, Salt... For full info follow application link. We are an equal opportunity emp oyer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran