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Actalent - Greensboro, NC
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Delivery Buyer is a key member of the associate team responsible for executing tactical and strategic buying activities to ensure timely delivery and overall part readiness for Manufacturing, Engine Assembly, and MRO. This role involves supporting cost, sourcing, and supplier management functions within the Purchasing Department, including initiating and evaluating RFQs/RFPs, placing POs based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements, and coordinating with suppliers and customers to meet project goals.
Responsibilities
- Perform tactical and strategic buying activities to support on-time delivery and part readiness.
- Initiate and evaluate RFQ/RFPs to support business needs.
- Place POs based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Coordinate meetings with suppliers and customers to ensure project goals are met.
- Support supplier communication and follow-up to ensure timely delivery for manufacturing and MRO needs.
- Work with Engineering and Suppliers to achieve process improvement goals.
- Provide support to team members to ensure processes are understood and followed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience in procurement or supply chain.
- Minimum 3 years of procurement or logistics-related experience required.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills are required.
- Ability to manage supplier relationships and work in teams to build consensus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good negotiation and analytical skills are required.
- Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering drawings, preferably in Aerospace.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in supplier management including problem resolution and contract review.
- Ability to develop strategic plans and coordinate projects.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation & Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
