Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Segers Aero Corporation located in Fairhope, AL is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team. We offer a competitive benefits package and a 9/80 work schedule that includes every other Friday off.

Purpose of Position

To purchase and schedule delivery of materials on time and coordinate movements within the ERP system throughout logistics and into production.

Essential Functions

• Researches and evaluates new vendors
• Enhances vendor relationships
• Establishes payment terms with vendors
• Reviews requisitions for goods and services
• Places orders for consumable materials, services, and inventory parts: monitors and expedites orders
• Responsible for completing tasks and projects within the scheduled timeframe and meeting department deadlines
• Purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct quantities
• Verifies available funds with Finance on pre-paid orders
• Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and proper certification received
• Requests RMA's on defective material
• Maintains and reviews records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, and inventories
• Works closely with Sales, Production, Logistics, and Finance
• Assists in quoting material for in-house projects and sales solicitations
• Travels as required
• Confers with manager to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement.
• Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
• Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
• Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)
• Works overtime as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be at least 18 years old or older.
• Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions
• Demonstrated time, priority, and stress management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
• Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
• Must be able to apply common sense
• Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English
• Must have intermediate Microsoft computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) and the ability to learn and be proficient in company-specific software.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs
• Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. regularly and more, with assistance occasionally
• Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
• Must be able to hear running machinery
• Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
• Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
• Must regularly be able to reach overhead
• Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist and stand
• Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two (2) years of experience working with ERP systems is required.
• Two (2) years of purchasing experience required.
• Two (2) years of experience working in an aviation, industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and / or experience in inventory control is highly preferred.
• Previous experience with vendor / supplier management is preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Work Conditions:

Generally works in an office environment. Occasionally, exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and loud noise.

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) plan that includes an employer matching program (up to 4%)
• Medical Plan
• Telemedicine Program
• Identity Theft Prevention Program
• Dental and Vision (company paid benefit for employee coverage)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability (company-paid benefit)
• Basic Life/AD&D (company paid benefit / 2x base salary amount)
• Voluntary - Supplemental Life/AD&D coverage options
• Spouse & Child Life coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care options)
• Employee Assistance Program (company-paid, includes three free counseling sessions)
• And more!