What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent - Buyer position at Air Industries Group?
Join our team and work with the world’s premier aerospace and ground power companies for over 50 years. We are an aerospace and defense company. We design and manufacture structural parts and assemblies that focus on flight safety.
- Purchase all products necessary for production
- Research, evaluate and contact vendors to obtain price, quality, availability and delivery schedule
- Analyze and evaluate proposals
- Coordinate and manage all proposals by vendor
- Perform price analysis
- Negotiate pricing and lead time to remain within budget
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price
- Coordinate shipping of raw material to vendors as required
- Follow up and expedite orders when necessary
- Manage vendor relationships and performance
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships
- Use cost evaluations for development of pre-negotiation strategies
- Lead negotiations, agreement terms, PO documentation, and invoice reconciliation
- Working knowledge of standard contract types
- Ensure continuous flow of materials to support production requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
- Work closely with senior management, production, engineering and suppliers to establish business building relationships
Detail and teamwork oriented with demonstrated organizational skills
Strong negotiation skills, Strong relationship building skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Self-motivated, demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership of tasks
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or University; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, Manufacturing preferred
Experience using Epicor 10 or other MRP/ERP systems a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000