Purchaser Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Purchaser to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Work to minimize raw material write-offs at tier 2 suppliers;
- Drive raw material lead time improvements through collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders;
- Identify any gaps in cross functional processes and drive improvement with relevant teams;
- Participate in cost reduction initiatives according to set objectives;
- Participate in and contribute to S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process;
- KPI expectations, provide root cause analysis on KPI performance and create action plans to address issues;
- Manage and influence suppliers to ensure parts are delivered on time and at the best possible cost;
- Establish optimal processes with suppliers to ensure consistent performance on delivery and quality;
- Deliver seasonal reviews of all assigned suppliers and identify opportunities and actions to make subsequent improvements;
- Place purchase orders and follow up with suppliers;
- Identify and participate in improvement projects, and maintain and develop commercial relationships with the supplier base;
- Follow procurement procedures and manage the process of returning materials to suppliers;
- Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure client satisfaction while optimizing quality, time usage and costs to the organization;
- Maintain a thorough understanding of key customers, other stakeholders and overall business objectives;
- Work closely with logistics planners to meet production requirements.
Requirements:
- You have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written;
- Ability to perform well under pressure and a good work ethic;
- Flexibility for daytime, evening and possibly night shifts;
- You have strong experience in negotiation and vendor management;
- You have experience with MRP systems, preferably SAP;
- You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office;
- You seek and execute the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right;
- You are able to work both independently and within a team;
- Diploma in purchasing or equivalent;
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry;
- You drive breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement;
- Negotiating skills, good intuition;
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it;
- Organizational skills, ability to manage priorities effectively and to work on several issues at once.