Purchasing Professional

Take the next step with an exciting and growing company As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector. A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products. Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you. Purchasing – Professional Job Description Current Job Title Purchasing Professional Base Salary Range Industry Job Title Senior Buyer Department Purchasing Minimum $64,000 Classification Exempt – Administrative Midpoint $75,000 Career Level Skilled Professional Maximum $86,000 Grade P2 Target Bonus Location Pomfret Center, CT or as assigned Reports to Purchasing Manager, Plant Manager, or Designee Scope Independent purchasing and sourcing contributor responsible for supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiations, risk management, and sourcing decisions or recommendations that materially affect cost, quality, inventory, and continuity of supply. Position Summary / Essential Function The Purchasing – Professional independently performs procurement and sourcing work for assigned commodities, suppliers, projects, facilities, or business units. The role evaluates sourcing alternatives, supplier capabilities, market conditions, total cost, commercial terms, and supply risks; determines or recommends appropriate courses of action; negotiates within delegated authority; and resolves complex commercial and supply matters. The position exercises discretion and independent judgment on matters that significantly affect operating cost, quality, inventory investment, supplier performance, customer commitments, and continuity of operations. Work is performed with general direction and in accordance with delegated authority, internal controls, and applicable policies; recommendations and decisions may be subject to higher-level review. Key Responsibilities / Duties Independently manage purchasing and sourcing activities for assigned commodities, suppliers, projects, or facilities from requirements analysis through supplier selection, award, delivery, and resolution of significant issues. Develop sourcing strategies and requests for quotation or proposal; evaluate competing supplier responses, capabilities, capacity, quality history, financial and operational risk, and total cost of ownership; and select or recommend the course of action that best supports business objectives. Lead or independently conduct supplier negotiations within delegated authority involving price, lead time, payment terms, freight, minimum order quantities, warranty, service levels, and other significant commercial terms; recommend acceptance, rejection, or escalation of proposed terms. Exercise authority within assigned approval limits to issue purchase commitments, select approved suppliers, establish or revise order terms, and implement sourcing decisions. Matters outside delegated authority are analyzed and presented to management with a recommended course of action. Analyze spend, pricing history, demand patterns, market conditions, lead times, inventory exposure, and supplier performance to identify material cost, service, quality, and risk opportunities and determine appropriate actions. Assess supply continuity, supplier concentration, capacity, commercial, quality, and logistics risks; develop and implement mitigation, alternate-source, recovery, or escala…

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