Purchasing Agent

Piper Aircraft Inc; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft Inc is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage supplier contracts, kanban/JIT programs, and ERP-driven procurement in our Vero Beach facility. You will coordinate with Engineering, Production Control, and Receiving to ensure timely material delivery, optimize cost of ownership, and support RFP/RFQ processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in aviation/manufacturing with 3+ years in purchasing, strong Excel skills, and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years purchasing in aviation/manufacturing.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate supplier contracts and consolidate suppliers.
• Implement Kanban and JIT programs with Engineering.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Resolve conflicts and assist other purchasing and receiving staff.
• Develop and manage RFP/RFQ processes and supplier selections.
• Maintain BI reports for suppliers and communicate with Accounts Payable.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP knowledge

Kanban/JIT experience

MS Excel

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Purchasing Agent (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Supply Chain, PIMCO

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily

Purchasing Agent

Department: 8211

Grade: M4

Negotiate supplier contracts, consolidate suppliers, research new suppliers, implement Kanban and JIT programs, and work closely with Engineering to improve quality and reduce overall business costs.Purchase commodities, keeping suppliers informed of specific needs on behalf of the Company.Work closely with Production Control and Assembly personnel to assure timely delivery of materials.Resolve conflict as needed, utilizing available resources and direction from Supervisor.Assist other purchasing agents and receiving department personnel to assure timely delivery of materials, and follow appropriate policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions: Performs or assists the Supervisor in the following tasks:

Part/Inventory Management

Monitor/order parts based on MRP systems and other reports.

Expedite shortages and material rejection/repair.

Reschedule parts as required.

Establish and implement Kanban, JIT, and Supplier Managed Inventory programs.

Set-up suppliers in ERP.

Develop, maintain, and issue Business Intelligence (BI) reports to suppliers.

Work Supplier quality issues at Receiving.

Support suppliers with drawings and specification requirements.

Support First Article/Production implementation.

Assist with developing, issuing, and managing RFP/RFQs, supplier selection, and implementation.

Research and find new suppliers through consolidation process, new product implementations, and/or price/quality improvements.

Support/Communicate to Internal Customers

Work with Accounts Payable department in regard to invoicing issues.

Work closely with Production Control and Production personnel to support production schedule.

Understand and assist with the interdependence of Purchasing with Engineering, Quality, Production and Production Control.

Make presentations to Supply Chain management.

Process Purchase Item Approval Forms (PIAFs).

Cost of Ownership

Assist with negotiating pricing agreements for all material and components for production.

Determine method of commodity inbound shipment.

Minimize overall cost of ownership.

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree required with at least three (3) years of purchasing/procurement experience in a general aviation, aerospace or manufacturing environment. In lieu of a degree, seven (7) or more years of professional work experience in purchasing/procurement.

General understanding of ERP and Company operations is necessary to perform the duties in this position.

Physical Demands

Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

Mental Demands

General understanding of ERP computer system.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel proficiency, is required.

Requires knowledge and experience in establishing Kanban, JIT or Supplier Managed Inventory programs.

General understanding of drawings, specification, and units of measure.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job .

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed