Tramec Continental-Aero is currently seeking a Senior Buyer. For your convenience, office options include either our Elk Grove Village, Illinois location or Alsip, Illinois location.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for all Purchasing functions, including supplier quote requests, source selection, supplier relationship management, material scheduling and supervision of the Purchasing team

Along with competitive pay and a bonus program, we offer flexible scheduling options, medical & RX, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, company matching 401(k), company matching HSA, paid vacation, 10 paid holiday's, EAP, gym credit, cell phone discount, $1,000 perfect attendance bonus, $500 referral bonus, company paid uniforms, RX safety glasses program, work boot program, tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, plus much more!

Position Summary:

The Senior Buyer is responsible for all Purchasing functions, including supplier quote requests, source selection, supplier relationship management, material scheduling and supervision of the Purchasing team

Essential Job Functions:

• Releases quantities of production materials against established blanket or discrete orders as required by MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) to meet production schedules.
• Negotiates blanket purchase agreements with sources for both production and MRO items as required.
• Orders and expedites various commodities as needed to support forecast and customer demands.
• Resolves quality, pricing and delivery problems with parts from suppliers wherever possible.
• Solicits quotes from existing/new suppliers for production parts or services.
• Expedites parts or services as required to meet the plant production schedule.
• Participates in the supplier selection process, through interviews, and/ or plant visits, or through the Supplier Selection Process.
• Maintains electronic purchasing computer files, ie. pricing, supplier list, purchase order detail, etc.
• Processes ECR’s, deviations, print changes, and other documents to ensure supplier compliance to current specifications.
• Processes quote requests from various departments to ensure supplier compliance with established PPAP procedures.
• Reviews price-discrepant invoices and corrects internal records as required.
• Investigates new sources of supply as required and maintains required supplier data.
• Initiates cost reduction activities with suppliers to ensure optimum pricing and inventory levels are achieved.
• Conducts periodic on-site supplier audits as required to ensure/restore uninterrupted supply of quality products.
• Manage the manufacturing site’s Purchasing team
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and follows all safety policies and procedures.
• May be required by management to perform other reasonable work-related tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

Excellent skills with Microsoft Word, and Excel preferred. Ability to work independently. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and suppliers.

a) Strong negotiating skills

b) Strong understanding of MS Excel, MS Word, and the current ERP system for placing and tracking purchase orders and inventory management

c) Attention to detail

d) Willingness to take the initiative

e) Ability to exercise independent judgement and make decisions

f) Strong written and oral communication

g) Comprehensive knowledge of commodities, materials, and equipment

h) Ability to work well with a team

i) Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment

j) Degree and a minimum of 5 years work related experience including global sourcing experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

Walking Sitting Standing Keyboarding Reading Grasping

Stooping Twisting Reaching Climbing Bending Stretching

Listening Lifting-up to 10lbs.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.