Buyer, Business

Company Description

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world's largest aerospace high‑pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as 'Stainless Steel Products' in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO‑certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high‑pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Summary: Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, purchase requested items at the best possible price consistent with quality and schedule requirements, within an assigned area of responsibility. Plans sequences of own activities subject to direction from Purchasing Manager.

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Analyzes purchase requests and supporting documents applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Clarifies specifications through Engineering and requisitioning departments for items to be purchased.
• Interviews suppliers' representatives for obtaining information on new ideas, materials, methods, equipment, etc.
• Buy standard and non-standard items and negotiate for vendors' services in accordance with established purchasing practice and procedure.
• Purchase these items and services at a minimum cost, consistent with required specifications, workmanship, volume and delivery schedule.
• Responsible to advise supervisor of impending vendor failure to fulfill contractual agreements, or any other problems that may delay production, after exhausting all means within degree of delegated authority to solve such problem.
• Keeps Estimating Department informed on price changes for material or supplies.
• Prepares purchase orders, status reports, and follow‑up reports consistent with company or departmental procedures and the direction of the purchasing manager.
• Consistent with degree of authority delegated by superior, make decisions relative to such matters as selection of vendors, acceptance of bids, disposition of rejected items, approval of rework charges and adjustment of invoice discrepancies.
• Perform follow‑up operations within the company or in vendors, shops, to accomplish delivery of purchased items per schedule. Sit in a liaison capacity between company personnel and vendor representatives ensuring that vendors are supplied with needed tools, materials, specifications and to obtain solution to procurement problems.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties with the work as assigned.

In addition to the above, Buyers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Requires high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in purchasing. Ability to obtain and understand market prices and trends.

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