Purchasing Assistant

Aerotech Solutions Inc; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in California is seeking a Purchasing Assistant responsible for sourcing products and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively to negotiate cost-effective sourcing agreements and maintain inventory reports. A High School Degree is a minimum requirement, with purchasing experience in the aerospace industry being a plus. This position offers opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry is a plus but not required.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and internet applications is important.

Responsibilities

• Source new and existing products from vendors.
• Negotiate sourcing agreements to control costs.
• Monitor vendor activities and negotiate cost reductions.

Skills

Purchasing experience with Aerospace industry hardware

Ability to plan and organize

Collaboration and teamwork

Basic proficiency with MS Office

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Basic Function

The function of the Purchasing Assistant is to source new, existing products from vendors in a manner that controls costs for the organization.

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience with Aerospace industry related hardware a plus. We will train as needed.
• Minimum requirement High School Degree.
• Ability to plan and organize day/week around multiple productive activities.
• Ability to achieve results through collaboration and team work.
• Basic proficiency with MS Office and Internet applications.

Reporting Relationship

The Purchasing Assistant reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive department plan outlining goals and targets for cost control and reduction.
• Work with team to select strategies to achieve goals.
• Monitor the market to evaluate necessity for given costs or cost increases.
• When the regular vendors cannot provide a product, research and select an alternate vendor able to provide product.
• Certify new vendors according to the established procedure.
• Negotiate sourcing agreements.
• Monitor vendors' activities.
• Negotiate with vendor for cost reductions. Seek alternatives when necessary.
• Ensure the buyer performs all duties including the following:
• Place orders and follow up on order fulfillment.
• Maintain inventory reports and transactions.
• Participate in forecasting future purchases.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory.
• Maintain requisitions and purchase order files.
• Procure warehouse supplies. Monitor costs and re-negotiate pricing as necessary.
• Set goals and monitor progress towards the achievement of those goals with all Purchasing Department personnel.
• Act as a team player and promote cooperation across departments.
• Exercise the responsibilities and perform the duties of this position. This includes full decision-making authority for all responsibilities and duties.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Management.