Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Trace Aviation | TRA
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. With over 1.1 million square-feet of sales and services facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Brazil - PAG’s 27 locations and customer-focused business model serve aviation customers through Supply Chain and Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (ISMRO) services.

We currently have a position open for a Purchasing Agent for Trace Aviation.

Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies

Negotiates with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value

Initiates bid/quote process for services, supplies and equipment; prepares bid documents and oversees the bid process; performs bid analysis and makes recommendations regarding purchases.

Applies understanding of basic market drivers, so that reasonable pricing can be determined and supply risk reduced

Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)

Maintains an approved vendor database.

Demonstrates understanding of MRP systems to analyze and react to procurement demand and execute and manage purchase orders.

This position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periods of time as well as reaching above shoulder heights or below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday

Education/Training
Minimum of one year of purchasing experience.

Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment. Options include medical plans, dental plans, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.

Qualified candidates with strong drive, work ethic and commitment to quality are invited to apply at using the Careers tab at the bottom of the page.