Trust Automation San Luis Obispo , CA 93403
Posted 2 months ago
Trust Automation
Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.
Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population. Every employee has an "at-will" relationship with Trust Automation. This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.
Job Summary
The Buyer will perform procurement duties in support of business operations across multiple product lines. This position is responsible for negotiating prices, price/cost analysis, and compliant procurement documentation required by AS9100 standards, prime government contracting laws and regulations, and Trust Automation policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the procurement and management of purchase orders for custom fabricated components, printed circuit board fabrication, consignment assembly, turnkey contract manufacturing, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts, custom electronic components, and vendor managed inventory (VMI). This position reports directly to the Materials Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
Managing complex purchase orders, including those with custom specification and/or statement of work (SOW) driven requirements
Use prime government contracting best practices to support Trust's business needs and government regulatory and reporting requirements through Request for Quote (RFQ) to product receipt
Prepare and release RFQs, receive and analyze quotes, negotiate contracts including price, schedule, and terms in accordance with quality and delivery requirements driven through the ERP system
Select from approved suppliers, document agreements, and administer resulting PO through invoice activity
Negotiate modifications to POs, develop positive working relationships, and interface with suppliers via phone, email, or personal visits as required
Communicate forecast to suppliers and confirm and/or expedite material deliveries as driven through the ERP system to support on time delivery requirements
Manage supplier relationships and communicate performance via supplier score card
Maintain integrity of ERP planning data to include real-time updates of lead time, price preferred suppliers, and make recommendations for shelf stock requirements and batching
Participate in change control processes including but not limited to internal and external design change requirements, identifying alternate sources of supply, supplier status, and mitigation management of component obsolescence
Alert management and request escalations when critical shortages occur, or when end of life or obsolescence notices are received
Assist Quality in coordinating non-conforming product activity and their disposition with suppliers
Position Requirements
College degree, equivalent experience, or ability to demonstrate knowledge in business administration with concentration in supply chain management, engineering, finance or business analytics
Cross-functional knowledge of supplier quality, manufacturing, and engineering as they relate to procurement
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; be able to prioritize tasks and effectively communicate priorities
Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
Problem solving/critical thinking as well as data analytics skills
High level of personal accountability
Professional written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work both as an individual contributor with minimal supervision or in a team environment
Experience working with an ERP system, PO documentation, and terms and conditions
Understanding of the functions of an ERP system
Understanding of purchase order and shipping documentation; including terms and conditions and certificates of conformance
Effective use of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Combination of education and experience a plus
Must be a U.S. Persons
Experience in contracts administration within the defense industry, preferred
Understand principles of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements such as DFARS, preferred
Physical Requirements
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually
Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting or standing for extended period of time
May need physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height
Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
Pay/Salary Information
Salary range for this position is $68,000 to $80,000 annually
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