Senior Buyer

Barnes Aerospace, a business of Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) is an international manufacturer of precision-machined and fabricated components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) turbine engine, airframe and industrial gas turbine builders throughout the world, and for the military. Barnes Aerospace also provides jet engine component overhaul and repair (MRO) services for many of the world's major turbine engine manufacturers, commercial airlines and the military. Additionally, we manufacture aerospace aftermarket spare parts and provide repair services for aerospace engine components. Barnes Aerospace provides a total solutions package to our customers that leverages the synergies between our OEM and MRO businesses to address complex aerospace customer needs and support products through the entire lifecycle. To learn more about Barnes Aerospace, please visit www.onebarnes.com. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• To source and procure materials in the most cost effective and time efficient manner to meet organisation needs.
• Ensure compliance of the company standards on purchasing policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate timely delivery of purchases to meet organisation on time delivery requirements.
• Maintain database for materials, vendors, prices & expenditures.
• Responsible for driving cost savings without compromising the overall quality, mitigate risk of single source by expanding vendor base, i.e. qualify new vendors; and be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of vendors in terms of delivery and product quality.
• Participate in material review and ensure material issues are elevated and resolved in a timely manner
• Participate actively in continuous improvement programs and take initiative to enhance material planning process
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, and finance etc
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time

Qualifications: 

• At least 5 years of experience in materials procurement and vendor management in the aerospace / manufacturing industry.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• High attention to details.
• Organised and ability to follow through from sourcing to delivery.
• Pro-active, results oriented and self-driven.
• Able to work independently and make sound decision based on data.
• Proficient in use of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Education Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent.