Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Location: Lenexa, KS Job ID: #69595 Pay Range: $39-45 Responsible for all associated parts assigned MRP messages including but not limited to buy, expedite, defer and cancel. Work with home site and engineering with any DCR communication to assigned commodity or supplier as directed by the commodity supervisor. Ensure supplier metrics are established and met Ensuring BSP is updated for assigned supplier and parts, working with home site and suppliers to move toward a 100% goal for BSP usage. Purchases materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures, driving the optimization of price, delivery, and terms; typically purchases $3-5 million per year; does become involved in the development of products at Suppliers; Items are typically build-to-print items, often involving old, complex, or obsolete designs, sole or single source technology, or items such as machined parts that include many sequential fabrication steps throughout the process. Owns the Performance of assigned suppliers, particularly Delivery, Cost and Capacity/Recovery (to MRP health) Schedule performance, including the diagnosis and escalation of issues impacting production in these areas; Supplier Quality resources are in place to assist with these types of Supplier deficiencies, but Buyer support is needed often. Reviews and issues purchase requisitions; follows up and expedites as necessary. Works cross-functionally, especially with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials, Receiving, Inspection, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, & Production Planning to coordinate purchase timing, quantities, pricing, and goods delivery/storage, in support of business goals around output, efficiency, and cost of inventory. Performs other related duties & projects as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree and/ or (4) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a manufacturing environment. Experience with JDE MRP / ERP systems. Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structure. Ability to read technical drawings and identify material call-outs. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. PREFERRED QUALFICATIONS: Experience in Aerospace procurement. Understanding of and participation in the AS9100 Quality Requirements. CRITICAL CAPABILITIES: Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders including Senior Leadership. Demonstrated ability to build credibility with, interact with, and influence suppliers, customers, and key stakeholders; Ability to build strong relationships. Proven problem-solving and expediting skills. Shows initiative when working independently or in a team. Well organized with solid judgment; able to multitask and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.