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Hexcel Corporation
Sr. Buyer
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$71,056 / year median in Massachusetts
-5% projected decline
Job Description
With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within." Benefits In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following: Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution Employee stock purchase program Quarterly bonus potential Profit Sharing Program Paid Parental Leave Educational Assistance Program Prepaid group legal plan As a Senior Buyer in our Amesbury, MA location, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations: Conduct supplier surveillance and audits. Lead and conduct source surveys, rate readiness reviews, procurement review boards, offsite program reviews and off-site resolution of supplier problems. Provide inputs into make/buy determinations, source selections and supplier qualifications. Troubleshoot supplier problems and issue resolution. Maintain thorough and organized Purchase Order files. Procure major and critical production commodities and materials. Lead negotiations of terms and pricing. Develop requests for purchase quotation. Establish long-term supply subcontracts to support organization. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production planning. Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements. Proficiently utilize the MRP system for efficient procurement processes. Maintain clear and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues.