Commodity Buyer

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Commodity Buyer to join a leading Company located in theBaltimore, MD surrounding area.
Job Responsibilities:  Manage the entire life cycle of the supplier relationship, which includes the following:Bidder list development, RFQ, bid analysis, down select, negotiations, Deal Review preparation & presentation, Contract award, bid process documentation, PO release and FulfillmentManage supplier OTD & Quality metrics Status delivery & commitments Drive MRB documentation between the supplier and internal parties Drive supplier recovery planning & execution as necessary Define, present & administer supplier strategy to ensure best overall value is obtained, including consistent delivery to schedule & quality requirements Manage and lead claim negotiations and special projects as required Monitor engineering change activity & lead detail overlap process with supplier(s)Communicate and coordinate activities as required with cross-functional groups, including; Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal & ManufacturingAssist in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards best practicesAdvise functional managers regarding approaches, processes and procedures within the supply baseBasic Hiring Criteria:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business degree is preferred) with 1-3 years of relevant experience is requiredIn lieu of a Bachelor's degree, the candidate must possess High School Diploma and at least 5 years of Supply-chain and/or Purchasing experienceDesired Qualifications: Knowledge in sourcing machined, sheet metal, and/or plastic details Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Critical self-thinker and strong problem-solving skills & ability to operate independently Willingness to travel Strong Excel skills and other Microsoft Office tools Familiar with ERP systems (SAP desired) and SRM's preferred Effective leadership skills Aerospace industry experience