Buyer/Procurement Specialist Location: West Des Moines, IA Job ID: #70119 Pay Range: $26-32 Manages major responsibilities across multiple supply chain disciplines on a regular basis. Performs supply chain activities that cannot be attributed to a defined discipline. May also include professional employees required to perform activities across several disciplines on smaller site. Primary Responsibilities: • Plans and organizes all elements of product manufacturing and distribution related to the acquisition of materials and services. • Provides expertise to one or more Supply Chain disciplines in implementations and process execution. • Works with internal teams to coordinate procurement and shipment of supplies. • Assists in gathering information on new vendors, sources, market, current processes and prices • Provides inputs based on issues faced in day-to-day operations • Executes approved initiatives under guidance of supervisor. • Resolves general queries from internal and external stakeholders. • Adheres to import, export, and excise regulation as per compliance • Works with limited supervision to achieve day-to-day objectives impacting supply chain strategies and operational goals. • Responsible for making minor changes or enhancements to supply chain management processes and systems. • Explains policies, practices and procedures to other functions to support Supply Chain Strategy. Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to Build Supplier Relationships • Experienced Negotiator • Project Management Skills • Ability to Communicate effectively • Manufacturing Experience • Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Experience • Knowledge of Contract Creation and Review • Proficient in SAP • Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook US Citizen candidates only Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.