Buyer

AI overview

In this role, you'll manage supplier relationships and optimize inventory levels to support company growth in high-tech sectors including aerospace and clean energy.

We are Winbro. We are at the heart of the green hydrogen revolution enabling production of next generation fuel cells with our ultra fast laser drilling and welding technologies. Our technology is capable of producing highly complex micro parts to micron level accuracies, creating a revolution in personalised drug delivery and medical care. Our equipment is capable of producing highly complex semiconductor parts, enabling next level efficiencies in electronics manufacturing.

JOIN US as a Buyer at our Rock Hill facility and we can offer you an opportunity to work in a high-tech, specialist company working with some of the best global names in aerospace, medical, semiconductor and clean energy.

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing high-quality goods at competitive prices, managing supplier relationships and optimizing inventory levels to support company growth and profitability.

Role and Responsibilities:

Responsible for processing production materials through all steps of the supply chain, both internally in our machining facility and externally at sub-contract suppliers.

Co-ordinate supplier schedules and ensure completion on time, to plan.

Provide updates to the programme lead on potential issues with production orders.

Support daily reviews.

Liaise with Engineering, Production and Quality departments regarding progress and issues.

Develop and maintain high quality trading relationships with suppliers.

Project-based materials ownership.

Provide accurate costing information and specifications from suppliers.

Supply chain development.

Negotiation of prices, terms and conditions to obtain the best quality supply and commercial agreement with suppliers.

Raise, monitor, progress and chase purchase orders.

Deliver quantifiable cost saving results without compromising quality.

Working with BOMs and updating internal work orders.

Moving and issuing materials to and within work orders.

Requirements

Previous working knowledge of buying, ideally within an aerospace and/or Engineering Manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of purchasing techniques demonstrated through negotiation and managing the supply base.

Experience of sourcing complex machined components.

Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office applications; strong Excel skills are essential.

Ideally experienced in using ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365, preferred.

US Citizen or existing Green Card Holder due to our customer facilities access requirements.

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in finance or supply chain is preferred.

Benefits

We can offer you a competitive salary and generous benefits package that is unsurpassed in this geographical area, including:

Low-cost health insurance plan for the employees and their families including medical, dental & vision plans, short- and long-term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary buy-up life insurance, and voluntary plans such as Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Matching 401K plan.
9 paid holidays, 5 paid personal days, and a very generous paid vacation time.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

Health Insurance: Low-cost health insurance plan for the employees and their families including medical, dental & vision plans, short- and long-term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary buy-up life insurance, and voluntary plans such as Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Other Benefit: Matching 401K plan.
Paid Time Off: 9 paid holidays, 5 paid personal days, and a very generous paid vacation time.