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

SENIOR PURCHASING AGENT

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily:

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.

Troubleshoot inventory transactions for resolution.

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.

Develop, issue, and manage RFP/RFQ’s, supplier selection, and implementation.

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

Develop strategic plans for sub-performing supplier replacement.

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.

Advise and assist Engineering department in new product design and development.

Understand and develop/promote the interdependence of Purchasing with Engineering, Quality, Production and Production Control.

Make presentations to executive levels of company management.

Process Purchase Item Approval Forms (PIAFs).

Cost of Ownership

Negotiate pricing agreements for all material and components for production.

Determine method of commodity inbound shipment.

Minimize overall cost of ownership.

Leadership Responsibility

May direct, instruct and assist Purchasing department staff in areas of MRP procedures, Purchasing processes, contract negotiation support, and other Purchasing functions/activities.

Perform other duties, attend meetings, or provide reports/information as directed by Supervisor.

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 seven (7) years of purchasing/procurement experience in a general aviation, aerospace or manufacturing environment. In lieu of a degree, ten (10) or more years of professional work experience in purchasing/procurement.

Experience in general aviation, aerospace, or heavy manufacturing industries is desired.

Physical Demands

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

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.