Fairhope Aero - Purchasing Agent

Fairhope Aero located in Fairhope, AL is hiring a Purchasing Agent to join our team. Apply today! Purpose of Position: To purchase and schedule delivery of materials on time and coordinate movements within the ERP system throughout logistics and into production. Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation) Researches and evaluates new vendors Enhances vendor relationships Establishes payment terms with vendors Reviews requisitions for goods and services Places orders for consumable materials, services, and inventory parts: monitors and expedites orders Responsible for completing tasks and projects within the scheduled timeframe and meeting department deadlines Purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct quantities Verifies available funds with Finance on pre-paid orders Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and proper certification received Requests RMA’s on defective material Maintains and reviews records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, and inventories Works closely with Sales, Production, Logistics, and Finance Assists in quoting material for in-house projects and sales solicitations Travels as required Confers with manager to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement. Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.) Works overtime as needed Other duties as assigned Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job) Must be at least 18 years old or older. Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions Demonstrated time, priority, and stress management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations Must be able to apply common sense Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English Must have intermediate Microsoft computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) and the ability to learn and be proficient in company-specific software. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and…