Purchasing Support Clerk

Sonaca•Saint Charles, MO

19h

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Clerk. This position is responsible for coordinating activities involved with the purchase of various products and services. The commodities include subcontract aircraft parts, tooling, raw material, outside processes, Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) supplies, capital equipment or other items identified by management.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of experience in procurement/supply chain in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, possess strong negotiating skills and be highly ethical with strong integrity.
Active use of value-based decision making practices is necessary.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements.
Must be able to promote a participative, team oriented environment, working with customers (both internal and external), subordinates, other employees, vendors and all others in a professional and respectful manner.
Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical materials and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees and vendors.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to compile and present data in a format that facilitates information sharing and decision making.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including, but not limited to probability and statistical inference.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace industry knowledge, MRP/ERP systems experience and knowledge of industry suppliers and product/manufacturing capabilities are all preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows all company, administration and safety policies and procedures.
Attends and actively participates in all required training.
Identify, evaluate and develop supplies and service sources.
Evaluate and negotiate supplier proposals.
Review and evaluate product quality, supplier qualifications, manufacturing capability, lead time, contractual issue and cost.
Assist with past due parts, quick turn though vendors.
Prepare purchase order contracts and award justification documents.
Evaluate supplier requirements to help lower costs through negotiations and secure agreements.
Negotiate favorable contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Develop strategic supplier relationships while serving as primary liaison with suppliers.
Maintain related purchasing records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.
Track purchasing activity and report measurements.
Track and Review supplier disputes and performance deficiencies.
Monitor, track and control supplier change orders to ensure availability.
Mitigate supplier cost, delays, and quality through consolidation and negotiation.
Discuss discrepancies on goods and services with other department personnel to determine the source of trouble and take or recommend corrective and preventative action.
Provide feedback regarding the progress of materials, including delays and reason for the same.
Participate in the development of recovery schedules.
Update management and internal customers on the critical shortage lists.
Expedite delivery of goods to users.
Evaluate purchases and purchasing related procedures for improvement opportunities.
Advise requestors and make recommendations when price quantity appears to be inconsistent with sound purchasing practice and or market conditions.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance