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Middle River Aerostructure Systems

Lead Commodity Buyer

Middle River Aerostructure Systems, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Position Title:

Lead Commodity Buyer

Location:

Baltimore, MD, US, 21220

Date:

Tue, 8 Oct 24 06:04:03 CDT

Company Name:

STENAHCM20

Description:

About Us:ST Engineering MRAS

is a world-leading manufacturer of complex aerostructures including nacelle systems and specialized structural components of the airframe. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.4-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built, and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 95 years. In addition to MRAS' design, development and manufacturing capabilities, the company provides technical support, spares, and other services for its products.

Role Summary

ST Engineering MRAS is looking for an experienced Lead Commodity Buyer on the Actuation & Accessories purchasing team to manage dedicated suppliers to achieve the best contractual conditions, pricing, quality, terms & delivery, while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In this role you will manage the entire supplier relationship, from RFP through contract award and fulfillment execution.

Essential Responsibilities

Manage the entire life cycle of the supplier relationship which include the following; bidder list development, RFQ, bid analysis, down select, negotiations, Deal Review preparation & presentation, Contract award, bid process documentation, PO release and Fulfillment.Manage supplier OTD & Quality metricsStatus delivery & commitmentsDrive MRB documentation between the supplier and internal partiesDrive supplier recovery planning & execution as necessaryDefine, present & administer supplier strategy to ensure best overall value is obtained, including consistent delivery to schedule & quality requirementsManage and lead claim negotiations and special projects as requiredMonitor engineering change activity & lead detail overlap process with supplier(s)Communicate and coordinate activities as required with cross-functional groups including; Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal & ManufacturingAssist in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards best practicesAdvise functional managers regarding approaches, processes and procedures within supply baseAssist in onboarding of new employees including training and mentorship

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business with minimum of 5 years of strategic sourcing experience including RFP’s, supplier selection, contract negotiations & management, etc.

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree the candidate must posses a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business.Understanding of general procurement and subcontract execution, manufacturing and purchasing workflows

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical disciplineExperienced in procuring source controlled hardware; valves, tubing, ducting, wiring harnesses, etc.Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentCritical self-thinker and strong problem-solving skills & ability to operate independentlyWillingness to travelDirect experience interfacing with executive leadershipStrong Excel skills and other Microsoft Office toolsFamiliar with ERP systems (SAP desired) and SRM’s preferredEffective leadership skillsAerospace industry experience

At ST Engineering, we offer

great rewards ,

competitive pay ,

career advancement

and

growth opportunities .

Estimate salary range for this role:

$89,200

to

$127,300 per year.

ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start dateHealth Flexible Spending AccountsFree Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classesImmediate 401k vestingEducational AssistanceLife InsurancePaid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

ST Engineering MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.PM19

Nearest Major Market:

Baltimore

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