The Atlas Group

Global aerospace manufacturing and complex assemblies

Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWichita, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to analyze material requirements planning (MRP) requirements and release purchase orders based on system parameters.
Ability to develop requests for quotations, analyze supplier responses, and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, and payment terms.
Ability to coordinate supplier deliveries with customer requirements and monitor immediate purchasing needs for timely delivery.
Ability to maintain inventory levels in accordance with the ABC policy.
Ability to ensure profitability on procured products and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate procurement records and document issues and important information.
Ability to ensure document and digital data control complies with AS9100 guidelines.
Ability to work the hours needed to complete job-related duties.

Responsibilities

Plan, source, and procure goods and services in support of internal and external production.
Work with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to meet customer requirements and promptly communicate issues.
Release purchase orders to suppliers based on established system parameters.
Maintain positive working relationships with external suppliers and internal customers.
Develop requests for quotations, analyze supplier responses, and negotiate cost savings, economical quantity pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, and payment terms in accordance with company specifications, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal customers to align delivery dates with company customer requirements.
Support morning Andon board walks by communicating current purchase order status.
Work with Engineering on purchase order planning revisions.
Monitor immediate buy needs to verify timely deliveries.
Attend required meetings with complete and accurate data.
Maintain ethical business practices as a company representative.
Complete daily tasks accurately and promptly, including phone calls and email.
Use problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions to daily problems.
Follow the company policy manual.
Maintain inventory levels and ensure levels and orders adhere to the ABC policy.
Ensure profitability on procured products.
Develop recommendations to improve policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for the quality of work and implement the company quality policy.
Ensure document and digital data control complies with AS9100 guidelines.

Overview

Responsible for working closely with suppliers, customers, and all departments within Atlas Aerospace. Primary responsibilities will be the planning, sourcing, and procurement of goods and services needed for and in support of internal and external production. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all customer requirements are met, will communicate any issues quickly and accurately, and may also be asked to work with the procurement specialist on strategic initiative projects.

Responsibilities

Analyzes MRP requirements and releases purchase orders to suppliers based on system parameters that are set up and maintained by the Buyer/Sr. Buyer.
Maintains positive working relationships with both external suppliers and internal customers.
Develops Requests for Quotations, then analyzes the supplier responses, and negotiates with suppliers to obtain cost savings, economical quantity pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, and payment terms according to Atlas Aerospace specifications and company policies and procedures.
Coordinates with the external suppliers and internal customers to ensure delivery dates given align with company customer requirements.
Supports morning Andon board walks to communicate current status of purchase orders.
Works closely with engineering on any purchase order planning revisions that may be needed.
Monitors any and/or all immediate buy needs to verify timely deliveries.
Attends required meetings with complete and accurate data.
Maintains ethical business practices in all aspects of position as an upstanding Atlas Aerospace representative.
Accomplishes daily tasks accurately and in a timely manner, which includes phone calls and email.
Documents all issues of concern and important information appropriately.
Utilizes problem solving skills to provide practical solutions to problems that arise on a daily basis.
Understands and performs within the company’s policy manual.
Maintains inventory levels and ensures levels and/or orders adhere to the ABC policy set forth.
Ensures profitability on procured products.
Develops recommendations to improve policies and procedures.
Works hours required to successfully accomplish all job-related issues.
Understands that all employees are responsible for the quality of their work and implementation of the quality policy of Atlas Aerospace.
Ensures that document and digital data control is in compliance with AS9100 guidelines.

About the Company

The Atlas Group

Global aerospace manufacturing and complex assemblies

Atlas Group is a global aerospace manufacturer that provides end-to-end services for Tier 1 clients. It covers design and engineering, precision machining, complex assemblies, supply chain management, and testing across facilities in the US, Mexico, and Malaysia. The company works through long-term contracts, delivering a single-source solution that coordinates all steps from concept to finished parts for both commercial and military programs. Its goal is steady growth by expanding capacity and capabilities while maintaining quality and on-time delivery, differentiating itself through globally distributed operations and an integrated service suite.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Wichita, KS
Founded: 1979

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