Aerospace Purchasing Specialist

FMI Aerostructures; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

FMI Aerostructures in the United States is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support within the Purchasing department. You will create and process purchase orders, obtain approvals, and communicate with vendors to ensure timely materials for production.

You will work closely with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Shipping/Receiving, Planning, and other departments to ensure purchasing needs are addressed and materials are available for production

Qualifications

• Familiarity with purchase orders, vendor communication, and purchasing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Ability to create, review, and maintain accurate purchase order documentation.
• Ability to track multiple open orders, deadlines, and vendor commitments.
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up on outstanding items.
• This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders based on approved purchasing requirements and requests.
• Route purchase orders and purchasing requests for appropriate review and approval in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with purchase order updates, revisions, confirmations, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, order confirmations, lead times, delivery dates, and order status.
• Follow up with vendors on open purchase orders and outstanding deliveries.
• Assist with obtaining quotes and gathering information needed for purchasing decisions.
• Support Outside Special Processing (OSP) activities by coordinating purchase orders, vendor communication, required documentation, and order status.
• Follow up with vendors regarding processing status, expected completion dates, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, purchase order documentation, and related files.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies involving purchase orders, quantities, pricing, receiving documentation, or vendor invoices by coordinating with the appropriate departments.
• Communicate with internal departments regarding purchasing requests, order status, approvals, and expected delivery dates.
• Assist with tracking open orders and preparing purchasing reports or spreadsheets as needed.
• Support the Purchasing team with administrative tasks, data entry, document organization, and follow-up activities.
• Ensure purchasing documentation is complete and maintained in accordance with company procedures and applicable quality requirements.
• Assist with other Purchasing and Supply Chain activities as assigned.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Vendor communication

Purchasing processes

Excel

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Business

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

FMI Aerostructures in the United States is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support within the Purchasing department. You will create and process purchase orders, obtain approvals, and communicate with vendors to ensure timely materials for production.

You will work closely with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Shipping/Receiving, Planning, and other departments to ensure purchasing needs are addressed and materials are available for production