Senior Buyer

Who are Composite Resources and Re:Build Manufacturing?

Re:Build CR, LLC (Composite Resources), a Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC company, is an innovative, rapidly growing manufacturer of composite components and tooling located in Rock Hill, SC. Our constantly evolving portfolio of projects includes parts and assemblies for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. At Composite Resources, we embrace a culture defined by teamwork, ownership, and accountability.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Senior Buyer to source and qualify suppliers, quote tooling/products/services, place purchase orders, confirm invoices, and coordinate/track deliveries.

What you get to do!

• Audits and maintains MRP system integrity for areas of department and/or individual responsibility as defined by company or department guidelines.
• Execute the role of buyer with limited oversight
• Mentor, train, and support entry level buyers.
• Source/Find new suppliers in support of project goals.
• Establish relationships and communications with new and existing suppliers.
• Submit requests for quotes for capital tooling/equipment, products/components, and services in support of projects.
• Negotiate prices with multiple suppliers to achieve desired cost targets.
• Support Quality Engineers in the qualification and approval of new suppliers.
• Maintain revision control for all drawings, artwork, and CAD data with the supplier throughout the quoting and ordering process.
• Facilitate design for manufacturing reviews between the design engineers and the supplier.
• Place purchase orders for goods and services and track progress of purchase orders from placement of order to receipt of goods and/or services.
• Keep the Project Manager and Lead Engineer informed of cost estimates, cost quotes, cost changes, order status, delivery dates, and changes in order status and delivery dates.
• Identify and support the implementation of process improvements within the Purchasing function to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance.

What you will bring to the Team

• 10 to 12 yrs. of experience as a buyer or in procurement
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management principles
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Management or work experience is preferred.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ensuring production processes are capable and stable
• Ensuring suppliers are qualified and purchasing is controlled

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.