Job Abstract

Are you a seasoned Senior Purchasing Agent seeking a role within the aerospace, aviation, and automotive sectors? If so, I have an opportunity to present to you. The company stands as a renowned market leader in materials for high-performance composite parts, with a distinguished legacy spanning over 50 years consistently delivered excellence and innovation.

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in roles such as Purchaser, Buyer, or similar, showcasing robust negotiation skills. Proficiency in analyzing financial and procurement data to formulate negotiation strategies and approve purchasing contracts. Additionally, the ability to draft specifications, prepare bids, oversee the bidding process, and analyze market availability.

The Role Offers

Competitive salary & benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Vacation, & Paid Holidays

Annual bonuses

Family & team-oriented environment

International locations

Work closely with upper management

Stable company (recession-proof)

High growth opportunities

Company offers overtime

Offers work-life balance

If this sounds like you, please send a copy of your resume in a Word document. The company is interviewing as soon as this week, so I will be in touch ASAP!

Summary:

We are seeking an innovative Senior Purchasing Agent. In this role, you will coordinate the full cycle purchasing and sourcing process to include supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution. You will use your expertise to drive excellence in all areas of the purchasing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Analyze a plethora of financial and procurement data to craft negotiation strategies and approve purchasing contracts with optimal terms.

2. Apply knowledge of sourcing strategies in the aerospace / automotive / manufacturing environments. International purchasing experience beneficial.

3. Assist Purchasing Manager in developing and implementing internal and external instructions, policies, and procedures to optimize workflow and cost efficiencies.

4. Manage and maintain accurate MRP inputs including supplier, lead times, and pricing.

5. Write specifications, prepare bids, handle bidding process, analyze market availability and suggest award.

6. Drive supplier performance, establish key performance metrics and communicate when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.

7. Purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining the lowest possible inventory levels.

8. Adapt to changing market conditions to ensure supply chain availability and quality conformance of all purchases.

9. Drive tasks to completion with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

10.? Work cross-functionally with many groups including Operations, IT, Finance, Research & Development and Marketing to help manage and support supply chain activities and product costings.

11.? Self-starter with excellent teamwork skills.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.