Associate Buyer

Join our Team! We offer 100% employer-paid benefits and an opportunity to join a dynamic team working on cutting edge technologies! Acutronic is looking for an Associate Buyer to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for procurement and material management activities, both analytical and transactional, to support the Company's goals/objectives and project requirements. Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant purchasing, inventory, and supplier management experience. Associate Buyer Your Roles/Responsibilities: Place purchase orders for direct and indirect goods and services Manage purchase orders through supplier and order management activities Collaborate with internal cross functional teams like quality, engineering, production, manufacturing, receiving and shipping to drive agile and efficient procurement process Develop a working relationship with suppliers to support business demands Drive supplier performance through supplier management tools and practices Support Engineering and Program Management on rapid material needs Maintain ASL and procurement activities per AS9100 requirements Proactively track RFQ and Purchase Order status Communicate delivery status updates to internal stakeholders in a timely manner Maintain supply chain obligations including but not limited to delivery lead-times, budget requirements, quality and function specifications Conduct supplier negotiations and award contracts in a cost-effective manner ensuring most favourable price, terms and delivery dates Communicate material NCRs with suppliers and coordinate associated actions (e.g., RMA’s, Corrective Actions) Your Profile/Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field, from an accredited college or university, preferred. Two years of relevant purchasing, inventory, and supplier management experience, preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered. CPSM or CSCP certification, a plus Understanding of manufacturing processes, material management, and the impact to business Customer-oriented mind-set Excellent attention to detail Excellent negotiation skills Strong computer skills including but not limited to MS Office and ERP solutions We Offer: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k match Company-paid holidays and Paid-Leave Time 9/80 flex schedule About Acutronic: The Acutronic Group has a proud history of building technologies and teams that are crucial to the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries. Acutronic’s Simulation & Test Division is the global market leader in high-performance motion simulation and test equipment. Our rate tables and advanced centrifuges are used to test or calibrate inertial sensors, navigation systems, and stabilized electro-optics. Hardware-In-the-Loop motion simulators replicate the flight motion profiles and engagement scenarios of missiles. Geotechnical centrifuges and their related accessories are designed to study the behavior of structures, soil mechanics, and earthquakes. Our vibration test systems (shaker tables) allow users to carry out environmental tests to ensure the robustness or quality of manufactured products. The Division also develops and refurbishes stabilized or gimbaled-platforms utilized in applications such as tracking mounts, gun turrets, and directed-energy systems. Acutronic’s Aerospace Components Divison manufactures specialty components for use on uncrewed aerial vehicles, land defense applications, and missile systems. These products are used on next-generation aerospace programs and include a range of electric power systems, servo-actuators, micro-turbines, and Hybrid-Electric-Propulsion-Systems. We offer standard products and excel at designing highly customized solutions for demanding mission requirements. The Acutronic Group employs approximately 300 employees across sites in Austin, Texas; Baltimore, Maryland; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Switzerland; Germany; France; and India. Acutronic Integrated Systems Inc. 3401 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78721 acutronic.com +1 737 212 9013 Acutronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at HR@acutronic.com or phone 412.926.1200. o7JZsKpxpu