Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. is seeking a motivated, hands-on Buyer for our growing Aerospace & Defense facility. The Buyer will work with the Purchasing Supervisor to manage the purchase of all materials needed to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner.

AGEC is an industry leader in the manufacturing and supply of ground support equipment (GSE) to global commercial and military customers and end users. AGEC operates two divisions, our OEM division designs and produces world-class GSE supporting a wide range of military aircraft platforms, on behalf of defense prime contractors and Government program offices. Our Commercial Division distributes a superior line of ground support equipment, parts, and service to global MRO, airline operators, Government agencies, and aviation end users.

What you will do:

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to the master list and clarifying unclear items.
• Submit competitive RFQs, to vendors and purchase materials per MRP report and internal requisitions.
• Place production material orders in a timely manner and monitor to completion.
• Prepares purchase/work orders by verifying specifications and prices and obtaining approval from the requisitioning department.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring, and expediting orders.
• Manage and maintain relationships with suppliers on the Approved Supplier List to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of the contracts.
• Prepares purchase orders in the manufacturing software and write-ups outside of the software with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Follows departmental and quality processes set forth by the organization in an ISO 9001:2015 environment.
• Assists in resolving issues including shipment errors, quality issues, missing paperwork, and any non-conformances.
• Explores alternate supply sources.
• Follows and provides feedback on processes set forth by the department for organization and data management.

What you will need:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Supply Chain or 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Working Knowledge of MS Office, and Purchasing Software such as MISys
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of commodity benchmarks, data analysis, and purchasing best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Worked in an ISO environment.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Analytical and Critical Mindset
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.