Buyer in AUSTIN, Texas at Athena Manufacturing

Athena Manufacturing, LP is a career-minded company that cares about our employees and their success. We invest in all employees by providing the training and skills they need to not only be successful in their occupation but also the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.

Overview: The Buyer at Athena Manufacturing is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the procurement of commodities, equipment, and services to support organizational needs. This role will also perform material planning functions to ensure alignment with production requirements. Additionally, the Buyer will manage and coordinate external services provided by subcontractors and vendors, ensuring timely, cost-effective processing of parts to support efficient production flow and on-time customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities: (include but not limited to): Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Purchase all production raw materials and services, excluding Outside Processing, Sub-contract Machining, Office, Janitorial, and Shipping supplies.
• Coordinate with department managers to ensure adequate material supplies are ordered for specific jobs, and maintained for stock items.
• Responsible for flow down of ISO quality system requirements to suppliers.
• Support estimating department with material and service bids to cover customer proposals.
• Participate in Vendor Performance Monitoring process.
• Coordinates Vendor DVMR (Discrepant Vendor Material Reports) and CAR (Correction Action Report) activity with supplier to achieve compliance, or rework and credit for defective products.
• Coordinate and process Vendor Surveys and initial approvals as required.
• Participate in Vendor Performance Review process and communicate results to vendors.
• Negotiate contracts for annual supply and service items as directed by management.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of commodities.
• Develop lowest cost sourcing strategies
• Perform material cost analysis in support of continuous cost reduction processes.
• Develop new vendor base as required to support business growth.
• Participate on Internal Audit Team.
• Coordinate with Quality Control Department relative to defective / unacceptable goods, services, etc.
• Interface with Vendors on continuous improvement projects.
• Provide reports to management as required in support of business plan objectives.
• Participate in annual material inventory.
• Responsible for adhering to ISO 9001 procedures as they pertain to purchasing.

Qualifications: Minimum Preferred Qualifications, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal machining, fabrication, or assembly.
• negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and supplier quality management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential physical requirements pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

PREFERRED TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY:

• Personal computers
• Comfortable with Technology, open to learning/coachable
• Microsoft Office
• SQL Reports
• Micro Estimating Software
• Warehouse and Inventory Management Systems (M2M and SFM)

REQUIRED WORK CLOTHING AND PPE: Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.

• Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.
• Safety glasses are provided by Athena
• Closed toe safety shoes are required

Athena Manufacturing supports commercial, aerospace, and government customers and is committed to maintaining compliance with applicable information security, export control, and government contract requirements, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.

Certain roles may require access to controlled information, systems, or programs that are subject to U.S. government regulations, including export control requirements. As a result, access to specific work, systems, or data may be restricted to individuals who meet applicable regulatory eligibility requirements, including U.S. Person requirements as defined by federal regulations. Eligibility for such access will be determined prior to assignment and may be re-evaluated as business or regulatory needs change.

At Athena Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through the principles of 2 Second Lean. This approach encourages all team members to identify and implement small, daily improvements that streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency. We believe that by empowering our employees to take ownership of their workspaces and share their ideas, we can drive innovation, increase productivity, and create a more enjoyable work environment for everyone. Join us as we strive to improve every day, 2 seconds at a time!