Share Email Opening Title Buyer   Description **This is not a remote position; the selected candidate will be expected to report on site at our Melbourne, FL facility** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following.  Other duties may be assigned.   Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions. Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise wide systems. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g., materials, components, equipment and services). Familiarity with readings, drawings and parts lists Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. Requires domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities. Experience using Epicore as an ERP system is a plus  Government purchasing experience is a plus   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:   Prefer a 2 year degree plus a minimum of 4 years Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constrains, and will at times be required to work with some chemicals and bonding agents.  Ability to lift and manipulate 25-pound objects, sometimes overhead.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Shift Days   Citizenship Requirements   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 2/1/2023   About the Organization Are you looking for a career that allows big business ability, and small business agility? A company with a family like feel, where you will truly love your job? Look no further! Extant Aerospace is located in sunny Melbourne, Florida, just minutes from the beaches, Kennedy Space Center, and Port Canaveral. Extant manufactures and supplies complex electronic assemblies to the DoD and international customers for military and commercial applications. Extant also provides licensing and obsolescence management services for legacy electronics systems. Extant is growing in the exciting field of commercial aviation and aerospace, and is looking for experienced personnel to help guide us to success! For additional information, please visit our website at www.ExtantAerospace.com   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export controlled products and related data without restriction.   EmpID None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://extantcomponentsgroup.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Manufacturing Engineer - Product Acquisitions in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 4/23/2024 [Apply Now] Test Technician - 2nd Shift in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 2/15/2024 [Apply Now] Test Technician - 1st Shift in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 2/6/2024 [Apply Now] Mechanical Assembler in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 3/22/2024 [Apply Now] Mechanical Assembler in Melbourne, FL Posted on: 4/25/2024 [Apply Now]

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