Purchasing Agent

TalentZök

Vista, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Purchasing Agent - TalentZok

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Purchasing Agent in Vista, CA who possesses:

3+ years of purchasing or buyer experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience purchasing machine tooling for machining or CNC operations, including cutting tools, inserts, holders, fixtures, and related consumables

Experience sourcing raw materials, purchased parts, and/or outside processing services

ERP system experience; Epicor strongly preferred

Strong supplier communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills

Email resumes to jgarcia@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8070.

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to support procurement activities within a growing aerospace manufacturing environment. This direct-hire role will be responsible for purchasing machine tooling, raw materials, purchased parts, outside processing services, packaging materials, and other production-related goods. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with suppliers, Machining, Shipping, Receiving, Assembly, and other internal departments to support production requirements, optimize inventory, improve cost and lead-time performance, and maintain accurate purchasing documentation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing purchasing experience, strong knowledge of CNC tooling requirements, solid supplier negotiation skills, ERP experience, and the ability to balance job-specific needs with broader inventory and production priorities.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Purchasing machine tooling including cutting tools, inserts, holders, fixtures, and related consumables

Purchasing raw materials, purchased components, packaging materials, and outside processing services

Working closely with the Machining Supervisor to identify tooling requirements for production and new jobs

Supporting tooling trials, replacements, and continuous improvement initiatives

Evaluating tooling performance with consideration for tool life, cost-per-part, and production impact

Requesting and evaluating supplier quotations

Issuing RFQs to potential suppliers

Negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms

Following up on RFQs, open purchase orders, order status, and supplier commitments

Preparing purchase orders and distributing copies to suppliers and originating departments

Updating purchase orders when pricing, delivery, quantity, or other requirements change

Tracking requests, contracts, purchase orders, and deliveries

Purchasing goods as economically and efficiently as possible

Calculating order costs and assigning or forwarding charges to appropriate accounts

Contacting suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries

Resolving shortages, late deliveries, missed deliveries, and other supplier issues

Responding to supplier inquiries regarding order status, changes, and cancellations

Following up with vendors before parts and materials are due

Providing internal teams with timely updates regarding order status, shipments, purchase order tracking, and deliveries

Coordinating deliveries with Shipping, Receiving, Assembly, Production, and other departments

Maintaining positive and professional supplier relationships

Supporting documentation related to purchasing contracts, transactions, and regulatory compliance

Working collaboratively with other purchasers across defined purchasing categories

Coordinating purchasing activities with overall production and business priorities

Building appropriate stock levels of commonly used materials and repeat-use components

Optimizing order quantities based on pricing, lead times, usage, and anticipated future demand

Monitoring and balancing reorder points, min/max levels, usage trends, and job-specific inventory controls

Identifying potential shortages and supply risks before they impact production

Supporting strategic inventory planning and demand-driven purchasing activities

Maintaining accurate purchasing, inventory, supplier, and transaction records

Entering and updating purchasing information within the ERP system

Reviewing blueprints and engineering drawings as needed to verify specifications identified on travelers and routers

Supporting scheduling of maintenance for equipment and company vehicles as assigned

Discussing supplier account status and activity with internal departments as needed

Providing backup and assistance across purchasing functions as priorities shift

Supporting continuous improvement within Procurement and Supply Chain

Performing other duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

High school diploma or GED required

Bachelor's degree may substitute for applicable experience

3+ years of purchasing or buyer experience within a manufacturing environment required

Experience purchasing machine tooling for machining or CNC operations required

Experience purchasing cutting tools, inserts, holders, fixtures, and related tooling preferred

Experience sourcing raw materials, purchased parts, and/or outside processing required

ERP system experience required

Epicor experience strongly preferred

Precision machining or engineered-to-order manufacturing experience preferred

Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience preferred

Experience with inventory optimization or demand-driven purchasing preferred

Exposure to ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems preferred

Experience requesting and evaluating supplier quotations required

Supplier negotiation experience involving pricing, lead times, and terms preferred

Experience managing purchase orders and supplier delivery commitments required

Experience coordinating with Machining, Production, Shipping, Receiving, or Assembly teams preferred

Ability to understand and interpret blueprints or engineering drawings to verify specifications on travelers or routers

Microsoft 365 proficiency required

Strong data-entry skills required

Strong written and verbal communication skills required

Excellent organizational skills required

Strong problem-solving skills required

Ability to apply practical and logical reasoning to purchasing decisions

Ability to understand, retain, and follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to work efficiently and independently without constant supervision

Self-driven work style with the ability to initiate tasks independently

Collaborative and positive team attitude required

Ability to accept feedback and continue developing within the role

Ability to maintain focus while managing multiple purchasing priorities and deadlines

Reliable and dependable work habits required

Ability to work onsite in Vista, CA

Ability to successfully complete required background screening

Must meet applicable requirements for access to controlled technology and technical data under U.S. export control regulations

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while reviewing purchase orders, quotations, inventory information, supplier communications, ERP records, drawings, and related documentation

Ability to communicate by phone, email, and in person throughout the workday

Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, data entry, document review, filing, and standard office tasks

Ability to review purchasing records, spreadsheets, ERP information, supplier quotations, blueprints, engineering drawings, travelers, routers, and computer screens for extended periods

Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office and manufacturing areas as needed

Ability to occasionally visit the Production floor to verify tooling, materials, specifications, or purchasing requirements

Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, tooling, materials, and normal production activity as needed

Ability to wear approved safety glasses and safety-toe footwear when entering applicable Production areas

Ability to follow applicable manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures

Ability to maintain accuracy, organization, and attention to detail while working under purchasing and production deadlines

Salary Range: $28 to $32/hour

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to jgarcia@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8070.

More information can be found at www.talentzok.com.