Benefits

In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:

• Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
• Employee stock purchase program
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Prepaid group legal plan

As a Senior Buyer in our Amesbury, MA location, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Conduct supplier surveillance and audits.
• Lead and conduct source surveys, rate readiness reviews, procurement review boards, offsite program reviews and off-site resolution of supplier problems. Provide inputs into make/buy determinations, source selections and supplier qualifications.
• Troubleshoot supplier problems and issue resolution.
• Maintain thorough and organized Purchase Order files.
• Procure major and critical production commodities and materials. Lead negotiations of terms and pricing. Develop requests for purchase quotation.
• Establish long-term supply subcontracts to support organization.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficiently utilize the MRP system for efficient procurement processes.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues.

Requirements:

• BS/BA Degree required.
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Operating instructions may be provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer proficiency is required; must have above-average proficiency in MS Excel, as well as general proficiency in other MS Office Products
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is required. Experience with Microsoft AX is preferred
• Demonstrated communication (oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills
• Experience calculating figures and amounts using basic algebra and geometry such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive team and supplier relationships.
• Facilitate a collaborative relationship with Operations and other support functions.
• Must be US citizen and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred:

• Knowledge of ITAR, FAR, DFARS, and DPAS provisions and clauses is preferred
• Experience working in an ISO 9001/AS 9100 environments preferred
• APICS Certification and Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred

Complete salary range for this role: $68,665 - $117,700

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.