Purchasing Agent

About the role

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Agent- Corporate. This position is responsible for coordinating activities involved with the purchase of various products and services. The commodities include subcontract aircraft parts, tooling, raw material, outside processes, Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) supplies, capital equipment or other items identified by management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop sources for a variety of products
• Prepare Request for Quotation (RFQ's) to obtain competitive bids from approved sources
• Evaluate and negotiate supplier proposals
• Review and evaluate product quality, supplier qualifications, manufacturing capability, lead time, contractual issues and cost
• Provide cost and lead time information provided by supplier to appropriate individuals at Sonaca North America
• Perform planning and forecasting, and risk assessment activities to support long lead purchases and including transmittal to customers and suppliers when required
• Evaluate requirements and determine appropriate purchasing methods
• Negotiate specific contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Develop strategic supplier relationships while serving as primary liaison with suppliers
• Maintain related purchasing records such as: items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories
• Address supplier disputes and performance deficiencies
• Maintain liaison with internal departments and/or personnel
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers and others to determine cause and take or recommend corrective action
• Provide management with market intelligence as appropriate
• Expedite delivery of goods to users
• Support other commodity areas within the department as required
• Participate in the development of recovery schedules
• Update critical shortage lists

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in procurement/supply chain in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Aerospace industry knowledge, MRP/ERP systems experience and knowledge of industry suppliers and product/manufacturing capabilities are all preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Possess strong negotiating skills and be highly ethical with strong integrity
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements
• Ability to promote a participative, team oriented environment, working with customers (both internal and external), subordinates, other employees, vendors and all others in a professional and respectful manner
• Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical materials and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees and vendors
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to compile and present data in a format that facilitates information sharing and decision making
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including, but not limited to probability and statistical inference

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience in procurement/supply chain in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical materials and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees and vendors
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to compile and present data in a format that facilitates information sharing and decision making
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including, but not limited to probability and statistical inference

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Varies