Job Description
Position Description: ANPC is a global supplier of precision approach guidance and area surveillance solutions aimed at improving the safety and capacity of civil and military aviation for customers on all seven continents. Our transponder-based solutions are designed to serve airfields where others cannot. We are a team of extraordinary professionals working together to perform an important mission to uniquely serve airports with terrain, obstacles and other challenges that no other business can provide.
Job Summary
The Buyer secures the materials, components, and services that keep our aerospace production lines running. You will own the full purchasing cyclefrom strategic sourcing and contract negotiation through order placement, expediting, and cost-reduction initiativeswhile ensuring compliance with company standards. Close daily coordination with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Production is essential to meeting our build schedules and customer commitments.
This is a full-time in-office position in Hood River, Oregon.
Essential Job Functions
\tSource qualified suppliers (domestic and international), request quotations, analyze total cost, and place purchase orders that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
\tNegotiate price, terms, and long-term agreements; drive cost-saving and supplier-development projects.
\tTrack every order through receipt, quickly resolving shortages, invoice/price discrepancies, and non-conformances.
\tMonitor supplier performance with scorecards and corrective actions; escalate risk and implement recovery plans.
\tMaintain accurate item, lead-time, and pricing data in the ERP/MRP (Sage100) and ensure BOM integrity.
\tSupport Production Planners and Manufacturing Engineering by expediting critical parts and coordinating engineering changes.
\tEnsure all purchasing activities comply with company policy, applicable regulations, and customer flow-downs.
\tParticipate in continuous-improvement, inventory-reduction, and new-product-introduction (NPI) teams.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
\t3+years purchasing/procurement experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
\tAnalytical mindset and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.
\tStrong negotiation, contract-management, and supplier-relationship skills.
\tExcellent written and verbal communication across levels and cultures.
\tExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
\tExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and delegate where appropriate.
\tProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel (lookups, pivot tables) or related software.
Nice to Have:
\tPurchasing/Procurement experience in aerospace, defense or high-reliability manufacturing.
\tAPICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM/CSM, or similar certification preferred.
\tWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace material specs.
\tProficiency with ERP/MRP (Sage100, SAP, or equivalent).
Physical Demands
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 in an office and manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; talk and hear at elevated room levels; using hands to finger, grasp, and feel; repetitive motion; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; lift, push, carry, or pull up to 20 pounds. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the day. Visual acuity to read inventory labels, shipping documents, and computer screens. Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, carts) safely.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office and manufacturing environment. This position operates out of the Production area, production areas may experience moderate to high noise levels due to machinery, equipment, and packaging processes. Hearing protection may be required in designated areas. Temperature in the warehouse may vary with seasonal conditions and may not be climate-controlled. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, forklifts, carts, pallet jacks and other typical hazards of an industrial setting; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn as required.
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:
\t401(k) plan with match, with 100% vesting immediately.
\tComprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.
\tAccess to Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, transit and Dependent Care).
\tGenerous paid time off including 4 weeks of vacation per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid company holidays, including a winter company shutdown.
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