Description:Purchases materials, goods, and services as prompted by the ERP system or directed by operations management.Directly responsible for OSP and materials procurement and acts as a backup for MRO and other procurement as needed.Prepares and issues purchase orders. Captures all Purchase Orders in QAFs ERP system.Negotiates prices and delivery schedules to insure lowest price and minimum inventory consistent with purchasing economics.Responsible for the on-time delivery of purchased items and services by maintaining tracking systems and strong communications/relationships with vendors and suppliers.Follows up on receipt of goods/services purchased. Ensures that proper paperwork, including certifications of conformance and traceability, are received with the purchased goods/services as required.Obtains timely commit dates from suppliers and communicates with sales and production operations as needed to ensure QAF customer schedule adherence.Resolves quantity, quality, documentation, and other discrepancies associated with procurement working directly with vendors and suppliers as needed.Reconciles invoice discrepancies as needed.Obtains material return authorizations from suppliers for defective or excess materials. Arranges for the return of materials to suppliers as needed. Understands and follows all procedures and work instructions associated with Purchasing functions in compliance with all company policies. Performs other duties as assigned.Skills:Purchasing, Erp, Procurement, Purchase order, Supply chain, Inventory control, Buyer purchasing, Planner, osp, NegotiationAdditional Skills & Qualifications:3 + years purchasing experience Experience purchasing in materials & OSP (outside supplier process) ERP knowledge Negotiations Intermediate excel - pivot tables, vlookups etc. Aerospace / Defense / Space experienceExperience Level:Intermediate LevelAbout Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
