Purchasing Agent (2334)
On-siteMiramar, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Plan and procure supplies, materials, equipment, and services while preparing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs. Evaluate supplier proposals, update the ERP system with pricing and lead time data, and place purchase orders to support the business plan. Expedite orders as needed, resolve discrepancies in receiving and invoicing, and conduct supplier performance reviews. Create work orders for repair orders upon facility receiving. This role requires extensive contact with suppliers and interfaces with team members up to middle management. Applicants must possess demonstrated negotiation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with planning systems. A background check and drug testing apply.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree
- 3+ year of relevant/technical work experience OR An additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree
- Demonstrated high levels of verbal and written communication, human relation skills and reasoning ability
- Experience with planning systems and requirement generation (Min/Max process)
- Ability to effectively negotiate price, quality, and delivery schedules to maximize cost savings
- Superior contract negotiator with strategic purchasing skills and vision
- Full understanding of the legal aspects of purchasing and the ability to negotiate and manage contractual relations
- Excellent skills in multi-tasking, organization, and prioritization of multiple projects
- Basic understanding of the Lean concepts and the ability to use supply chain management principles to support continuous improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Access, Excel, and Word
- Experience using Quantum
- The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience purchasing aviation components
- 2+ years in aviation/MRO environment
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