Purchasing Agent - Manufacturing

Overview The Purchasing Agent owns end-to-end sourcing and procurement of raw materials, consumables, and MRO supplies supporting aerospace, defense, and manufacturing operations . This role drives cost, quality, delivery, and compliance through MRP-driven planning, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations in a regulated environment. Responsibilities Source and procure raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, rubber), consumables, and MRO supplies for production. Manage suppliers end-to-end : onboarding, qualification, performance tracking (KPIs), and corrective actions. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to deliver cost savings while meeting aerospace/defense compliance and traceability standards . Drive supplier performance and recovery : improve lead times, expedite critical orders, and resolve shortages. Leverage ERP/MRP systems to analyze demand, planned orders, and inventory— acting on system outputs, not just processing PO's . Convert MRP signals into purchase orders , balancing inventory levels with production and program schedules. Issue and manage RFQs and POs , ensuring competitive sourcing and full documentation compliance. Partner with Engineering and Quality to align on specifications, drawings, and supplier capabilities. Resolve supplier quality issues (non-conformances) through root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA). Monitor open orders and inventory , proactively mitigating supply risk and supporting on-time production. Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers. Maintain accurate supplier and procurement data , including pricing, performance, and compliance records. Qualifications 5 years of purchasing experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments . Proven experience in supplier management, KPI tracking, negotiations, and lead time recovery . Strong ERP/MRP expertise , with the ability to interpret and act on system-driven demand. Familiarity with AS9100/ISO and traceability requirements preferred. Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents . Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. On-site in a manufacturing environment. Keywords Apply – please send a resume as a Word Doc or PDF attachment to View email address on click.appcast.io Call/Text: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr