Job Description
Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.
Adient Aerospace is looking for a Junior Buyer to join our team on site at our
Central Coast location in
Santa Maria, California. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.
Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?
Job Summary The Junior Buyer is responsible for assisting the Procurement Department with administrative work.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES -
Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions - Send out RFQ for bids
- Prepare data packages for RFQ
- Send out Open Order Reports to Suppliers
- Highlight any problem areas and reports to Procurement Team Leader
- Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers promoting courtesy, objectivity and fairness
- Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while staying within stock level buffers
- Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)/Withhold tags written against suppliers and relays such
- information to them with corrective action
- Update suppliers with engineering changes and drawings
- Complete projects and other Duties as assigned
Education GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience - High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Bachelor’s degree is desired
Experience - Position may be filled with both entry level and experienced candidates.
Other - Extended or irregular hours may be required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
- As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
- Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.
SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION - Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed.
PROBLEM SOLVING - Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.
Language Skills - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Benefits / Compensation Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location. Hourly Rate Transparency: $25 - $30 per hour, depending on candidate qualifications
Featured Benefits - Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
- 12 paid holidays
- Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
- And so much more!
Other Perks - Potential for growth within organization
- Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Immediate start,