Associate Buyer
Core
Support indirect procurement activities by managing supplier relationships, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Role type
Associate Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Indirect materials and services for the Commercial Aircraft Group
Domain
Aerospace / Manufacturing
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, Purchase order administration, Stakeholder collaboration, Lean process improvement, Invoice query resolution, Project coordination, Negotiation, Organizational management, Problem-solving, Continuous improvement mindset
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and suppliers, Manage the placement and administration of purchase requisitions and purchase orders, Collaborate with stakeholders to understand indirect purchasing requirements, Support lean initiatives including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Coordinate with key site functions to resolve operational issues, Manage and deliver smaller procurement-related projects, Review departmental processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives, Respond to invoice queries from the finance team
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC