Supply Chain/ Procurement/ Buyer- Urgent Need

Purchasing Agent - TalentZok OVERVIEW
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
• 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.

Purchasing machine tooling including cutting tools, inserts, holders, fixtures, and related consumables
Purchasing raw materials, purchased components, packaging materials, and outside processing services
Evaluating tooling performance with consideration for tool life, cost-per-part, and production impact
Negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
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
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
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
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
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
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
• Experience with inventory optimization or demand-driven purchasing preferred
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems preferred
• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier delivery commitments required
• Experience coordinating with Machining, Production, Shipping, Receiving, or Assembly teams preferred
• Microsoft 365 proficiency required
• Strong data-entry skills required
• Ability to apply practical and logical reasoning to purchasing decisions
• Ability to work efficiently and independently without constant supervision
• Ability to maintain focus while managing multiple purchasing priorities and deadlines
• Must meet applicable requirements for access to controlled technology and technical data under U.S. export control regulations

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 follow applicable manufacturing, quality, and safety procedures
Ability to maintain accuracy, organization, and attention to detail while working under purchasing and production deadlines

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to View email address on apply.j-vers.com.