Strategic Aerospace Purchasing Specialist

Cygnus, Inc.; Ponderay (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnus, Inc. in Idaho seeks a skilled Purchasing Agent to buy materials and services for aerospace manufacturing. You will obtain quotes, assess supplier profiles, and develop purchase orders while ensuring timely delivery and cost control.

The role requires strong negotiation, excellent communication, and a sharp analytical mindset to maintain profitable supplier relationships. This full-time on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and steady daily schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role.
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes for materials, supplies and services.
• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers.
• Develop, Write, and Verify Purchase Orders for requested materials, supplies, and services.
• Monitor and perform follow-up on all outstanding Purchase Orders.
• Resolve Purchase Orders differences: price differences with quotes and billed amounts; resolve all quantity differences.
• Handle purchased returns.
• Develop profitable purchasing strategies.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics.
• Monitor stock levels and critical shortage report.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.
• Track Vendor Quality and performance ratings to ensure Purchase Item Quality.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
• Assist in the maintenance and writing of purchasing procedures.
• Run errands such as obtain local supplies, and mail pick up.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Cygnus, Inc. in Idaho seeks a skilled Purchasing Agent to buy materials and services for aerospace manufacturing. You will obtain quotes, assess supplier profiles, and develop purchase orders while ensuring timely delivery and cost control.

The role requires strong negotiation, excellent communication, and a sharp analytical mindset to maintain profitable supplier relationships. This full-time on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and steady daily schedule.