Buyer

Job Summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a highly organized, goal-oriented Tactical Buyer to join our growing organization.  The Tactical Buyer is responsible for coordinating and managing the global procurement and supply chain tactical procurement activity  within the assigned categories. The activities this role is responsible are:  requisition placement and processing, PO processing, PO rescheduling, inventory review and management, processing returns to the supplier, mitigation of increases, expediting parts and eliminating shortages through proactive actions, weekly metric tracking, process improvements etc.  This role is responsible for supporting a cross-functional team to achieve annual goals and objectives of the strategic team and understand the terms of the long term agreements with the supply base. They serve as the primary interface between the production floor and the suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Lead activities such as coordinate purchase orders, requisitions, request for quotes, and other similar documents related to the purchasing of product for production parts from new/existing suppliers.

• Coordinate internal actions between supplier and Cirrus.
• Analyze and manage MRP schedules for parts and ensure timely part PO placements.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics methods with input from the supplier and transportation department to ensure parts are identified correctly and delivered in a cost effective manner.
• Manage part shortages and expedite as necessary from suppliers to ensure on-time delivery for production builds.
• Communicate parts availability to Category Lead and Supply Chain Leadership as appropriate.
• Monitor cost, schedule, technical specification and drawing release status of projects and lead corrective actions as required. Coordinate with supply base new component releases and design changes.
• Support technical reviews with the supply base.
• Disposition and communicate non-conforming part issues internally and externally providing support to the Cirrus quality team.
• Coordinate and monitor incoming supplier shipment to ensure compliance to Cirrus requirements.
• Create and maintain weekly purchasing metrics that measure supplier and department performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement and enterprise excellence projects and events.
• Support model year launches.
• Create debit/credit memos as required.
• Provide advanced communication on potential part problems that could affect in-station work on the production floor.
• Investigates new cost savings ideas with appropriate stakeholders and drive decision making with appropriate business information from a cross-functional team.
• Support data gathering for quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers
• Monitor risk within the supply base
• Solve problems and issues and track program progress.
• Develop and utilize project KPI’s to drive results to meet annual goals and objectives.
• Represent Cirrus in a highly professional manner internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Supply Chain/Operations and 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience in the procurement field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective negotiation, communication, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Pull/Kan-ban, and Two-Bin inventory planning systems and Bill of Materials
• Functional knowledge of engineering documentation, manufacturing process control, and technical data.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.
• Program/Project management experience preferred
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate between disparate tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Timely completion of scheduled work.
• Excellent and professional communication skills in all forms and formats (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, charters, internal/external, etc.).
• Exceptional facilitation skills to bring a cross-functional team together to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Good problem-solving skills with knowledge of six-sigma or lean office tools.
• Proficiency in:

• MS Office suite, particularly in Excel
• ERP systems use and functionality, Avante or JD Edwards experience preferred
• Engineering systems use and functionality, Jira, Creo, Windchill, Solumina preferred
• MES systems use and functionality, Solumina preferred

Competencies

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

• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.