Purchasing Agent
Core
Coordinating procurement activities for aerospace and defense solutions, managing the purchase of subcontract parts, tooling, raw materials, and capital equipment.
Role type
Purchasing Agent (Corporate)
Builds
Procurement of aircraft parts, tooling, raw materials, MRO supplies, and capital equipment for aerospace and defense customers.
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Supplier evaluation and negotiation, RFQ preparation, contract management, cost and lead time analysis, inventory monitoring, obsolescence review, market intelligence gathering, invoice approval, supplier dispute resolution.
Preferred skills
Aerospace industry knowledge, MRP/ERP systems experience, knowledge of industry suppliers and manufacturing capabilities.
Technologies
MRP/ERP systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Identify and develop sources for products; prepare Request for Quotation (RFQs); evaluate and negotiate supplier proposals; prepare purchase orders and contracts; monitor supplier delivery performance; manage inventory levels and spend; address supplier disputes; provide market intelligence; approve invoices; expedite deliveries.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
