Purchasing Agent (USI4)

VSE AVIATION•Miramar, FL

13d

About The Position

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring assigned goods and services to support the business. The role applies procurement practices to obtain competitive costs and lead times and develops relationships with strategic suppliers and OEMs. Under supervision, the Purchasing Agent prepares requests for information, proposals, and quotations; evaluates supplier proposals; maintains current pricing and lead-time information in the ERP system; and places and expedites purchase orders. The role resolves purchase-order issues involving receiving, invoice discrepancies, and timely closure. It also includes receiving repair orders at the facility, creating work orders, tagging items, and delivering them to production for evaluation. The position has extensive supplier contact and interfaces with team members at multiple levels, including middle management. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree and at least 3 years of relevant or technical work experience, or an additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of the degree.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and reasoning skills.
Experience with planning systems and requirement generation, including the Min/Max process.
Ability to negotiate price, quality, and delivery schedules to maximize cost savings.
Strategic purchasing skills and ability to negotiate and manage contractual relationships, with an understanding of the legal aspects of purchasing.
Strong multitasking, organization, and prioritization skills across multiple projects.
Basic understanding of Lean concepts and ability to apply supply-chain management principles to continuous improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Access, Excel, and Word.
Experience using Quantum.
Selected applicant must undergo a background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience purchasing aviation components.
At least 2 years of experience in an aviation or MRO environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and procure supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
Prepare RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for goods and services under supervision.
Evaluate supplier proposals and update the ERP system with current pricing and lead-time data for customer service quote preparation.
Place purchase orders for goods and services in support of the business plan.
Expedite purchase orders as needed to support customers.
Resolve purchase-order issues related to receiving, invoice discrepancies, and timely purchase-order closure.
Maintain extensive contact with suppliers and interface with team members at multiple levels, including middle management.
Receive repair orders at the facility, create work orders, tag items, and deliver them to production for evaluation.
Conduct supplier performance reviews in conjunction with strategic objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.