Procurement Agent

SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for developing supplier relationships, managing all procurement activities, and coordinating with program management/operations teams. This includes PO placement, supplier follow-up, supplier metric generation and distribution, analyzing supplier risk, and contract negotiation to ensure UTA receives goods on time and within budget. This position is responsible for all purchasing for the organization. This includes raw materials, fasteners, tooling, support equipment, and similar types of material.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Build a culture of strong vendor relationships while controlling costs and vendor performance (quality and delivery).

Develop necessary reporting to ensure accurate supplier performance measurement

Distribute supplier performance data to supply chain

Hold supply chain accountable for performance

Manage new supplier setup.  Ensure all paperwork (Quality and Financial) is completed.

Continually review supplier information for accuracy, updating when necessary.

Suppliers have met their annual paperwork, third party audits, and material validation (when applicable).

Confirm purchase order is placed with an approved supplier on both UTA’s ASL and the customer ASL when required.

Review purchase orders prior to placement for accuracy.

Ensure accurate dates and quantities are placed on purchase orders.

Ensure accurate closure of purchase orders (pricing, quantity, receipt date).

Manage supplier returns in a timely fashion.

Develop and execute inventory reduction initiatives.

Improve inventory turns.

Support internal departments providing status and expedite requests for purchased items.

Expected response time is within 18 hours.

Manage all vendor RFQ activity.   Follow-up when necessary to ensure a timely response.

Manage Min/Max inventory levels.

Place purchase orders with suppliers.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION

Min of 2 years of supply chain management experience. (2-5 years)

Bachelor’s Degree in business or equivalent preferred.

Ability to read blueprints and an understanding of the metal cutting & fabrication industry.

A thorough knowledge of aerospace materials, hardware, metal alloys and plastics.

2 years of ERP Experience, Epicor a plus

Excellent analytical skills – use of Excel, ERP reports a must

Customer and vendor focused

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Must have a positive, “can do” attitude.

Ability to work with others in a team environment and to give/receive feedback.

POSITION TYPEThis is a full-time, regularly scheduled position working Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm. There may be times where there is an expectation to work extended hours as dictated by business needs.

BENEFITS

Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, paid vacation & holidays, wellness time, 401(k), education reimbursement, and much more.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder').