Buyer - Black Mountain, NC

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries.

With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting‑edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world‑class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a ‘full service’ provider.

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Responsible for management of activities related to the scheduling and procurement of material to support all production, repair, spare and prototype requirements. This individual will be responsible for negotiating a variety of complex or critical items, regardless of dollar value, in accordance with Company, Customer, and Military requirements. Supply chain experience and APICS certification essential. Working knowledge of ERP systems and controls (IFS, SAP, etc.)

are required.

• Monitors MRP generated requisitions for specific purchase groups /material commodities. Processing purchase orders against those requirements, including but not limited to releasing RFQ/RFP to suppliers, ensure the purchase orders meet requirements (Company and Customer), ensure supplier meet the latest drawing revisions and specifications, reviewing quotation, negotiating terms and conditions with supplier, release purchase orders to suppliers on time and all subsequent follow up.
• Capable to perform lead‑time and cost analysis for projects as related to projecting cash flow forecasts.
• Works collaboratively with other functions including Planning, Contracts & Programs, Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Quality Assurance, and other company locations, etc. to achieve business objectives.
• Recommend continuous improvement within Purchasing and Materials department for any potential cost reductions.
• Monitors and responsible for supplier performance (including On Time Delivery) and collaborate with other affected personnel / department of any existing or potential problems.
• Continuously develops and recommends new sources of supply.
• Provide for alternate plans in the event of unforeseen contingencies.

• Demonstrate leadership abilities. High level of interpersonal skills to work within a team environment
• Demonstrate understanding of MRP and its output. Prior experience with MRP exception message management
• Solid understanding of supplier development and supply chain management best practices
• Drives for performance, tenacious, meets commitments, plans contingencies
• Organized, capable of multitasking and setting priorities
• Detail oriented
• Makes timely, effective decisions, uses financial and quantitative data
• Demonstrates a commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate across all functions and with all levels of the organization

• Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field strongly preferred.
• 1+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required, experience in aerospace industry preferred
• Certifications:
  
  APICS, Green Belt Preferred
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (IFS, SAP, etc.) required
• Basic knowledge of FAR, DFAR and CPSR requirements
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate across all functions and with all levels of the organization
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

This position is located 100% onsite at our Black Mountain NC facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans