Aerospace Purchasing Assistant | Precise Supply Chain Support

Internetwork Expert; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Eight Paid Holidays

Job summary

Davis Machine in Euless, Texas is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing and Supply Chain team. You will create and update purchase orders in the ERP system, communicate with suppliers, track delivery dates, obtain quotes, and help ensure materials and outside services are available when needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic ERP and Excel skills, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate purchasing records

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with ERP systems and supplier communications preferred.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and update purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Send purchase orders to suppliers and confirm receipt.
• Request quotes from suppliers and assist with price comparisons.
• Track open purchase orders and expected delivery dates (ECDs).
• Follow up with vendors regarding late orders, delivery dates, and order status.
• Update ECDs and other purchasing information in the ERP system and tracking spreadsheets.
• Assist with purchasing materials, hardware, chemicals, supplies, and outside processing services.
• Maintain accurate pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and supplier information on purchase orders.
• Assist with purchase order revisions for quantity, pricing, delivery dates, and other changes.
• Obtain and maintain required supplier certifications and purchasing documentation.
• Communicate potential shortages, late deliveries, and supplier issues to Supply Chain Manager.
• Coordinate with Planning, Shipping, Receiving, Quality, and Production regarding material requirements and delivery priorities.
• Help ensure parts being sent for outside processing have the appropriate purchase orders.
• Maintain purchasing files, vendor records, quotes, confirmations, and related documentation.
• Assist with weekly vendor ECD/status reporting.
• Support supplier performance tracking, including late deliveries and recurring delivery issues.
• Assist with office and production supply orders as needed.
• Perform other purchasing and supply chain duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Davis Machine in Euless, Texas is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the Purchasing and Supply Chain team. You will create and update purchase orders in the ERP system, communicate with suppliers, track delivery dates, obtain quotes, and help ensure materials and outside services are available when needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic ERP and Excel skills, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate purchasing records