Purchasing Agent

United CNC Machining; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United CNC Machining in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage raw materials, tooling and outside processing to support on-time production. You will own POs from requisition to receipt, track orders and ensure supplier performance aligns with AS9100D and ITAR requirements.

Ideal candidates read engineering drawings, manage ERP/MRP workflows, and negotiate terms with suppliers while guarding confidential pricing and NDA agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Supply Chain Management preferred, and 3 or more years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, including raw material, tooling or outside processing for machined parts.

Responsibilities

• Quote and source raw material, outside processing and MROsupplies.
• Issue purchase orders in the ERP system with correctspecifications, revisions, quality clauses and NADCAP/DFARS flow-downs.
• Track open orders, expedite as needed, and flag deliveryrisks to Production and Planning early.
• Coordinate outside processing (heat treat, plating,anodize, coating, NDT), including shipment and return of parts.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List with Quality, andverify supplier approvals (AS9100 and Nadcap)and customer-approved sources before ordering.
• Monitor supplier delivery and quality performance, followup on corrective actions, and develop alternate sources for critical items.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms, and giveEstimating current pricing for customer quotes.
• Review material and process certifications to keep everylot traceable, and buy only from authorized sources to prevent counterfeitparts.
• Handle classified ITAR-controlled technical data and CUIunder the company's export control and CMMC procedures.
• Resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies, and keeppurchasing records audit-ready.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Attention to detail

ITAR compliance

NDAs compliance

Pricing discretion

Education

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The Purchasing Agent buys the rawmaterial, hardware, outside processing and shop supplies that keep United CNC'sproduction schedule on time, on cost and compliant. The role owns purchaseorders from requisition through receipt, manages supplier performance, andmakes sure every purchase meets AS9100D, ITAR and customer flow-downrequirements.

Key Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Quote and source raw material, outside processing and MROsupplies.
• Issue purchase orders in the ERP system with correctspecifications, revisions, quality clauses and NADCAP/DFARS flow-downs.
• Track open orders, expedite as needed, and flag deliveryrisks to Production and Planning early.
• Coordinate outside processing (heat treat, plating,anodize, coating, NDT), including shipment and return of parts.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List with Quality, andverify supplier approvals (AS9100 and Nadcap)and customer-approved sources before ordering.
• Monitor supplier delivery and quality performance, followup on corrective actions, and develop alternate sources for critical items.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms, and giveEstimating current pricing for customer quotes.
• Review material and process certifications to keep everylot traceable, and buy only from authorized sources to prevent counterfeitparts.
• Handle classified ITAR-controlled technical data and CUIunder the company's export control and CMMC procedures.
• Resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies, and keeppurchasing records audit-ready.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Supply Chain Management preferred, and 3 or more years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, including raw material, tooling or outside processing for machined parts.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and material certifications.
• Working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system and Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong negotiation, organization and communication skills, with close attention to detail across many open orders.
• Discretion with confidential pricing, customer data and controlled technical information.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain compliance with ITAR requirements (U.S. Person status required)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to detailed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

Physical & Mental Demands

The following physical and mental demands consist of but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extendedperiods of time (at desk, while driving, and/or travel) in an office/industrialenvironment
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to performfunctions
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• May be exposed to movingmachinery, sharp metal chips, coolants, industrial chemicals, noise, heavymaterials, etc
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to performessential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and inwriting
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files,etc
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

United CNC Machining is an EqualOpportunity Employer