Purchasing Agent

Segers Aero Corporation•Fairhope, AL

44d

About The Position

Purpose of Position: To purchase and schedule delivery of materials on time and coordinate movements within the ERP system throughout logistics and into production. Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation) Researches and evaluates new vendors Enhances vendor relationships Establishes payment terms with vendors Reviews requisitions for goods and services Places orders for consumable materials, services, and inventory parts: monitors and expedites orders Responsible for completing tasks and projects within the scheduled timeframe and meeting department deadlines Purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct quantities Verifies available funds with Finance on pre-paid orders Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and proper certification received Requests RMA’s on defective material Maintains and reviews records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, and inventories Works closely with Sales, Production, Logistics, and Finance Assists in quoting material for in-house projects and sales solicitations Travels as required Confers with manager to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement. Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.) Works overtime as needed Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old or older.
Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions
Demonstrated time, priority, and stress management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors
Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
Must be able to apply common sense
Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English
Must have intermediate Microsoft computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and the ability to learn and be proficient in company-specific software.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs
Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. regularly and more, with assistance occasionally
Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
Must be able to hear running machinery
Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
Must regularly be able to reach overhead
Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist and stand
Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally
Must be at least 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED is required.
Two (2) years of experience working with ERP systems is required.
Three (3) years of procurement experience working in an aviation, industrial or manufacturing environment is required.
Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge and / or experience in inventory control is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Researches and evaluates new vendors
Enhances vendor relationships
Establishes payment terms with vendors
Reviews requisitions for goods and services
Places orders for consumable materials, services, and inventory parts: monitors and expedites orders
Responsible for completing tasks and projects within the scheduled timeframe and meeting department deadlines
Purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct quantities
Verifies available funds with Finance on pre-paid orders
Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and proper certification received
Requests RMA’s on defective material
Maintains and reviews records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, and inventories
Works closely with Sales, Production, Logistics, and Finance
Assists in quoting material for in-house projects and sales solicitations
Travels as required
Confers with manager to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement.
Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)
Works overtime as needed
Other duties as assigned