Purchasing Agent (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Supply Chain

Purchasing Agent

Negotiate supplier contracts, consolidate suppliers, research new suppliers, implement Kanban and JIT programs, and work closely with Engineering to improve quality and reduce overall business costs. Purchase commodities, keeping suppliers informed of specific needs on behalf of the Company. Work closely with Production Control and Assembly personnel to assure timely delivery of materials. Resolve conflict as needed, utilizing available resources and direction from Supervisor. Assist other purchasing agents and receiving department personnel to assure timely delivery of materials, and follow appropriate policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions: Performs or assists the Supervisor in the following tasks:

Part/Inventory Management

Monitor/order parts based on MRP systems and other reports.

Expedite shortages and material rejection/repair.

Reschedule parts as required.

Establish and implement Kanban, JIT, and Supplier Managed Inventory programs.

Supplier Management

Set-up suppliers in ERP.

Develop, maintain, and issue Business Intelligence (BI) reports to suppliers.

Work Supplier quality issues at Receiving.

Support suppliers with drawings and specification requirements.

Support First Article/Production implementation.

Assist with developing, issuing, and managing RFP/RFQ’s, supplier selection, and implementation.

Research and find new suppliers through consolidation process, new product implementations, and/or price/quality improvements.

Support/Communicate to Internal Customers

Work with Accounts Payable department in regard to invoicing issues.

Work closely with Production Control and Production personnel to support production schedule.

Understand and assist with the interdependence of Purchasing with Engineering, Quality, Production and Production Control.

Make presentations to Supply Chain management.

Process Purchase Item Approval Forms (PIAFs).

Cost of Ownership

Assist with negotiating pricing agreements for all material and components for production.

Determine method of commodity inbound shipment.

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree required with at least three (3) years of purchasing/procurement experience in a general aviation, aerospace or manufacturing environment. In lieu of a degree, seven (7) or more years of professional work experience in purchasing/procurement.

General understanding of ERP and Company operations is necessary to perform the duties in this position.

Requirements

General understanding of ERP computer system.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel proficiency, is required.

Requires knowledge and experience in establishing Kanban, JIT or Supplier Managed Inventory programs.

Physical Demands

Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.