Purchasing Agent

RBC Aerostructures LLC; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Aerostructures LLC is seeking a Purchasing professional to plan and direct procurement of materials, coordinating with production planning and inventory control. The role emphasizes achieving optimal pricing and delivery while maintaining lean inventory levels.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years in purchasing or inventory control, and familiarity with MS Office and MRP systems. Associates degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must understand purchasing principles and inventory control.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Able to analyze data to support purchasing decisions.
• Proficient with MS Office; experience with MRP systems; AS400 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage outside vendors, and ensure that approved vendors are used.
• Monitor purchase orders and outside processors to ensure materials arrive on time.
• Interface with suppliers when variations arise in delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Work with outside vendors to ensure best pricing and seek ways to reduce cost.
• Generate, issue, and enter cycle counts.

Skills

Purchasing principles

Inventory control management

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Safety policies adherence

Manufacturing processes understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Purchasing/Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems

AS400

Job description

RBC Aerostructures LLC
123 Commerce Way
Westminster, SC 29693, USA

RBC Aerostructures LLC
123 Commerce Way
Westminster, SC 29693, USA

Responsible for planning, directing or coordinating the process of buying materials, products and services under the direction of the Materials Manager. Responsible for communicating with production planning, scheduling and inventory control. Assures that materials and outside vendor services are purchased at the optimal price and delivery schedule while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage outside vendors, and ensure that approved vendors are used
• Monitor purchase orders and outside processors to ensure materials arrive on time
• Interface with suppliers when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale
• Work with outside vendors to ensure best possible pricing, and seek ways to reduce cost
• Generate, issue, and enter cycle counts

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have an understanding of Purchasing principles and practices
• Must have an understanding of Inventory Control Management
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
• Able to analyze data to make decisions relative to purchasing
• Must have computer skills including MS Office, and experience with MRP systems Knowledge of AS400 is a plus
• Must have working command of the English language and be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing (basic oral instructions, simple written memos and instructions)
• Ability to adhere to safety policies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1 -3 years Purchasing or Inventory Control Management Experience
• Associates Degree in Purchasing/Business or related field a plus

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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