General Aviation Industries, Inc. in Weatherford, TX is looking to add a Purchasing Agent/Buyer to their manufacturing procurement team!
Summary: Assist the Procurement Manager and purchasing team to meet production requirements and project delivery deadlines.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Review material planning reports for purchase requirements.
- Source products, issue RFQ’s and analyze for price, lead time.
- Prepare purchase orders for raw materials and components to meet deliverables of projects, based on materials planning and production schedule.
- Maintain files, monitor open PO’s and expedite deliverables as required.
- Assist with other duties including spot buys, expediting, RMA processing, as assigned
Notes: This position is an on-site (not remote) hourly position. The successful candidate must pass a drug screening.
Preferred Skills and Requirements for the Position:
- Previous (2 – 5 years) purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Computer skills required including experience with MS Office & ERP system.
- Ability to read/interpret drawing & specs notes, and ERP system reports preferred.
- Understanding of DFARS compliance, raw material specs preferred
- Understanding of military-standard specification in hardware, paints, chemicals etc.
- Ability to work with interruptions in work flow and changing priorities
- Good analytical skills
- Basic math computation skills, understanding of cost accounting principles
- Responsiveness and good communication skills
- Ability to work in busy environment and maintain focus on priorities
- Understanding of DFARS compliance, raw material specs preferred
- Understanding of military-standard specs in hardware, paints, chemicals etc. preferreds:
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Weatherford, TX 76088: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Have you been convicted of a Felony? (This does not necessarily disqualify you from employment, but a truthful answer is required. An opportunity to add an explanation is below, if desired.)
- Are you willing to submit to a drug test and background check?
- What is your desired pay for this position? (A $$ figure is required for consideration; please do not answer "negotiable" or "open", etc. Please provide an hourly or annual $$ pay or pay range you are looking for in this position.)
- Do you have a reasonable drive to 415 Jones Rd., Weatherford, TX?
- Do you have experience reading and working from Blueprints?
- Do you have experience with procuring/buying Raw METAL materials such as steel and aluminum?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person