FlexStaff Careers is hiring a Buyer for our client, located in Suffolk County, Long Island. The ideal candidate will have direct buying experience with coating vendors, machining companies, and glass suppliers, particularly someone who has a proven track record in negotiating lead times and prices within the U.S. Given their crucial work with defense companies, the ideal candidate must have a strong background in managing domestic relationships effectively.
If you would like to work for a growing company who provides solutions that fit the demands of a new generation of optical requirements for the Defense, Aerospace and Commercial industries, I encourage you to apply. Please keep in mind that this position is 100% on-site, and therefore, you must live within the Long Island region to successfully commute daily. However, the role does include 20% travel as well, which will include travel to New Jersey and to Ohio.
Responsibilities: • Work with a budget, negotiate pricing, contractual terms, and lead time • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness • Manage material inventory • Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services • Follow up and expedite orders when necessary • Manage vendor relationships and performance • Search for new vendors • Prepare purchase orders, receiving and shipping paperwork • Prepare Purchasing Department reports
Required Experience: • 5+ years of experience in the defense and aerospace procurement. Significant Management required in strategic sourcing and procurement. • Bachelor's degree in business, operation, science (Optics or Mechanical is preferred) or experience equivalent. • Strong time management and organization skills, multi-tasking skills • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (especially pivot tables), Outlook • Be creative and flexible
Base salary up to 95k
Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance • 2-weeks' vacation • 1-week sick time • 10 paid company holidays