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TAD PGS, Inc. Commodity Buyer in Baltimore, Maryland
We have an outstanding career opportunity for aCommodity Buyerto join a leading Company located in the Baltimore, MDsurrounding area.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage the entire life cycle of the supplier relationship, which includes the following:
Bidder list development, RFQ, bid analysis, down select, negotiations, Deal Review preparation & presentation, Contract award, bid process documentation, PO release and Fulfillment
Manage supplier OTD & Quality metrics
Status delivery & commitments
Drive MRB documentation between the supplier and internal parties
Drive supplier recovery planning & execution as necessary
Define, present & administer supplier strategy to ensure best overall value is obtained, including consistent delivery to schedule & quality requirements
Manage and lead claim negotiations and special projects as required
Monitor engineering change activity & lead detail overlap process with supplier(s)
Communicate and coordinate activities as required with cross-functional groups, including; Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal & Manufacturing
Assist in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards best practices
Advise functional managers regarding approaches, processes and procedures within the supply base
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business degree is preferred) with 1-3 years of relevant experience is required
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, the candidate must possess High School Diploma and at least 5 years of Supply-chain and/or Purchasing experience
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge in sourcing machined, sheet metal, and/or plastic details
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Critical self-thinker and strong problem-solving skills & ability to operate independently
Willingness to travel
Strong Excel skills and other Microsoft Office tools
Familiar with ERP systems (SAP desired) and SRM's preferred
Effective leadership skills
Aerospace industry experience
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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