Job: Purchasing Agent/Buyer

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Company Type

Manufacturer

Location

Stuart, Florida

Job Description

  • Responsible for purchasing all Inventory and Non-Inventory assigned commodities to support Aerospace Manufacturing, Engineering and R&D Operations.
  • Requires judgment, ingenuity, critical thinking and adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates on-time delivery of goods, and administers all changes and updates to purchase orders.
  • Ability to manage projects, gather and analyze data, work in a team environment and meet deadlines is critical to success in this position.
  • Orders production materials and supplies using ERP/MRP and reorder rules according to predetermined inventory guidelines.
  • Coordinates changes to purchase order quantities or delivery dates, as required per production plan.
  • Responsible for timely updating, accuracy, and integrity of purchasing records and data.
  • Issue, Maintain and file/archive the Quotation and Purchase Order records.
  • Updates suppliers on changes to specifications and arranges for effective transitions.
  • Identifies new suppliers in an effort to reduce costs and increase quality and service.
  • Address all receiving, invoicing and paperwork issues within a timely manner, and drive to resolution
  • Negotiates best total cost and delivery within acceptable TCT quality standards.
  • Manages inventory levels to reduce inventory while ensuring supply availability using lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Ability to create reports for assigned commodities, and support all of the tendering requirements for that commodity.
  • Effective problem solving capabilities in a challenging and demanding situations, and ability to focus on ever shifting priorities.
  • Monitor/Expedite the Purchase Order requirements for suppliers and maintain the current commitments within the system.
  • Drive the short and long term process improvements and instill world class practices into the materials and outsourcing organization.
  • Ensure appropriate lead times are set for new and / or existing Part Numbers and maintained in the Syteline/Symix system.
  • Negotiate with potential suppliers of products and services to achieve team goals and meet standard Ts and Cs.
  • Utilize Syteline/Symix system to receive material/service requirements through requisitions and monitor delivery receipts by examining the system’s data bases.
  • Coordinate the delivery of the required B/Ps and specifications from Document Control to the supplier.
  • Implement Long Term Agreements with suppliers to develop partnerships that will help satisfy price reductions and ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Manage Long Term Agreements after execution to ensure continuous improvement and success against the key performance indicators.
  • Manage all communications, incoming and outgoing, regarding delivery, technical requirements, and quality concerns for respective suppliers.
  • Visit suppliers as required

 

Job Skills

  • B.A. or B.S. degree in a related field preferred, and a minimum of seven years demonstrated success in purchasing in an Aerospace Manufacturing and Outsourcing environment.  
  • Familiar with DOD requirements.
  • Familiar with the Small Business Programs in DOD environments.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, Access, Project and Power Point. Syteline/Symix Operating System experience is preferred.  CPM certification a plus.
  • Ability to oversee several simultaneous projects with the proper delegating skills and the precise amount of involvement without interference, allowing the specifically designated personnel to perform their tasks.
  • Syteline/Symix business and material planning software systems
  • Quality assurance methods in the Aerospace manufacturing and outsourcing environment
  • Excellent negotiator, with outstanding communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Experience with MRP/ERP, purchasing, fabrication of metal components, Investment Castings, Forgings and assembly. Ability to read mechanical drawings
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, supplier partnerships, expertise in supplier selection and contract development

Job ID: 2411