Buyer

kSARIA Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of fiber optic & electrical interconnect solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. We offer unmatched advantages for all aspects of Mil/Aero connectivity from fiber optic cable assemblies, flex circuits as well as electrical cable assembly & harness solutions. Our proprietary processes technology has enabled the company to achieve exceptional growth by providing the highest quality products and delivering exceptional value to its customers.

Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), supplemental plans, PTO and paid holidays!

The buyer will be located in our Hudson, NH facility. This position will be responsible for day to day procurement activities and will interact regularly with cross functional departments and suppliers and will require an exceptional, keen eye for detail. With our continued growth, the buyer position is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who can multi-task and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

• Responsibility includes, but is not limited to, procurement of materials based on MRP output, quoting, and sourcing utilizing best practice.
• Identify and develop new sources of supply where current supplier capabilities are inadequate using existing kSARIA Supply Chain policies.
• Develop, implement, and negotiate price and delivery terms with suppliers to minimize material cost, inventory levels, and transportation costs while supporting Production demand requirements.
• Responsible for day to day procurement activities including internal and supplier communications; negotiate schedule and delivery changes, request RMA and issue NCMRs, price changes, revised terms and special arrangements with suppliers.
• Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements; review and issuing purchase orders and make necessary changes to requirements, schedule and price.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers through monthly review of supplier scorecards and conducting supplier workshops to include performance management activity, review of supplier scorecard, supply chain risk elements, efficiency opportunities and other supplier management functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of related experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Candidate must be detail oriented.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Qualified candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Observe strong analytical skills.
• Intermediate skill level using Excel and Word software programs. Proficient in the use of Pivot tables and V Look ups; ability to use Enterprise-wide (ERP and MRP) systems (Exp w/ Visibility helpful)
• Experience dealing with Copper and Fiber Cable assemblies. (Preferred)
• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Strong supplier & project management experience

kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans

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