Buyer

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. 

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Chromalloy is looking for a Buyer to be a key member of the Global Sourcing & Regional Procurement team and an integral part of the Chromalloy Connecticut Team. The Buyer has responsibility for the Purchasing at the Windsor Site and has overall accountability for business process, cost management, initiating and executing strategic sourcing initiatives at a site level.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day to day leadership and direction to the Site’s purchasing team to deliver against cost management targets and provide support to the Site in a number of activities, including but not limited to:

• Collaborating with operations to define material and service needs

• Negotiating and managing purchase orders to meet site demands

• Maintaining supplier performance (OTD, Fill Rate, and Quality)

• Ensuring adherence to internal procurement performance expectations

• Identifying and executing on continuous improvement opportunities

• Providing information and analysis for make/buy decisions

• Developing and managing purchasing cost savings opportunities

• Negotiating supplier agreements

• Assisting Global Sourcing leadership with defined projects and executing strategic sourcing initiatives

• Supporting Site Planning to ensure RM inventory levers (Kanban, min/max, etc..) remain current and accurate

• Ensuring supplier lead-time accuracy in demand system

• Aligning payment terms

• Maintaining an in-depth understanding of key supplier business & financial risks

Position requirements: Associate degree in business, supply change or related field, bachelor degree preferred. 3 - 5 years experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment, preferred. Strong Excel skills

• Associate degree in business, supply change or related field.
• 3+ years experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work in a large matrix environment.

Chromalloy offers challenging assignments, great teams, development and training, and exciting opportunities to enhance your skills, abilities and knowledge.
Chromalloy maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements.
Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Sexual harassment, or any other kind of harassment, will not be tolerated. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.

If this position requires access to export-controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, any offer of employment is contingent upon Chromalloy’s determination, in its sole discretion, if any additional authorization for the employee to access such technology is required and obtainable in a manner that meets its immediate business needs prior to beginning work. 
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