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Buyer

CompanyShield AI
LocationDallas, TX, USA
Salary$73444 – $110167
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management of 3+ years (ideally in the aerospace or automotive fields)
  • Analytical and problem-solving expertise
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Experience with ERP systems (Deltek/Costpoint a plus)

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, execute and manage vendor interactions (including submitted purchase orders and aligning strategic objectives)
  • Support procurements of a wide variety of requirements, ranging from raw material, services, fixed assets, and tooling. Opportunities to support new product introduction, production, repairs and sustainment
  • Negotiate better pricing and terms across high-dollar and volume spend areas
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard potential new supplier to improve quality, throughput, or pricing
  • Drive strategic initiatives for supply chain as a whole (e.g., compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with FAR and DFARs