Kamatics, the largest division of Kaman is looking for a Buyer in Bloomfield, CT. The Buyer will perform all duties and phases of procurement and planning in support of company objectives, policies, and requirements. Maintain the planning and procurement of material, machined parts, hardware, and special processes. Ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained, and lead times are in alignment with the needs of the business. Communicate with internal and external customers. Promote teamwork within the company.

1. Procure raw materials and/or subcontracted machining and coordinate special processes in support of product requirements. Including but not limited to obtaining quotes, negotiate pricing and awarding purchase orders.

2. Ensure purchase order accuracy and compliance to customer and Kamatics specifications, requirements, and procedures.

3. Understand and flow down material requirements from engineering drawings, contract review and special customer requirements to suppliers through purchase orders. Schedule, plan and expedite purchase orders in accordance with management, financial, engineering, quality, and schedule objectives.

4. Ensure visual management tools and metrics are established and maintained.

5. Support marketing and engineering objectives by providing quotations in accordance with lead-time guidelines.

6. Liaison between suppliers and value stream to assure continuing support of company, customer, and supplier objectives. Develops effective and professional relationships with suppliers.

a. Maintain and communicate supplier promise dates to suppliers and stakeholders.

b. Communicate concerns regarding supplier performance with supervisor. Report issues that impact manufacturing flow to stakeholders such as the Value Stream Manager.

7. Partner with Accounts Payable in resolving invoice issues in a timely manner. Acts as a liaison between the accounts payable personnel and the supplier.

8. Generate spreadsheets, reports, and presentations as required. Maintain files, procurement documents, and supplier agreements.

9. Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external customers. Supports business objectives. Contributes and promotes a positive team environment.

10. Make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contribute to 5S programs in work area.

11. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to Value Stream Manager.

12. Comply with Kaman’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.

13. Perform other duties as assigned. Accomplish related results as required.

Education:

• BS degree in Business Management or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of working experience with manufacturing experience preferred.  

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