Purchasing Agent

Job Description

TeamGlobal is seeking Purchasing Agent in Victorville, CA inquire today. We look forward to you joining a dedicated organization that has a reputation for being more than a place to go to work every day. Our employees are given the opportunity to use their talent and creativity to invent new solutions, meet demands, and offer the most effective services, with an industry changing approach. Our recruiters will contact you with additional details on this position and our available benefits including $10K Free Life Insurance! We are TeamGlobal – Empowered by Excellence!

• JOB SUMMARY
• Manage aviation procurement purchasing duties with preliminary responsibilities include, but not limited to coordinating all purchase items, services, materials, tools, equipment and/or supplies as requested and in supportof all product lines of business within the organization.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
• Prepare and place Purchase Orders
• Contact suppliers for market, cost, and cycle time analysis
• Follow through with suppliers to expedite delivery and shipments
• Present capabilities for both Domestic and International procurement
• Research existing options for Product and Tools for flexibilities
• Review catalogs, periodicals, directories, trade journals and internet to locate necessary goods
• Prepare daily Status reports for every product’s Material and Purchased parts
• Proceed procurement of materials, parts, consumable items, and supplies
• Analyze market and industry conditions, material costs to develop supply recommendations
• Purchase commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs
• Make tools’ purchase vs. lease decisions in accordance with Company procedures & regulations
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion
• Follow proper channels to obtain purchase authorization according to PM & SCM requirements
• Place orders to procure requisitioned items or services
• Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner
• Determine best practices per cost, time, quality, capabilities, contracts, and partnership
• Utilize ILS or similar tools for the needed cost analysis
• Other duties as assigned
• 0 direct reports. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill set and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education – High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Purchasing Experience – 3 to 5 years purchasing, and supply chain (warehouse, shipping, receiving, and logistics) experience required
• Prior military experience a plus
• Industry Related Experience - Aerospace/Airline/Aviation/FAA Compliance experience a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record required. Must successfully obtain a Driver badge through the Southern California Logistics Airport.
• Familiarity with QS, FAR compliance and procedures, and other regulations is a plus
• Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management, and forecasting techniques
• Supports pricing for proposal activities including new vendors for specific procurement efforts
• Provides due diligence and vetting activities for new and existing vendors
• Assist in vender base expansion locally and globally
• Assist in reaching Just-in-Time, Point-of-Use, and vending machine optimization processes

• OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Competencies) the individual must possess:
• Computer Skills – Must have a strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Corridor Go or other Maintenance or ERP systems experience a plus.
• Language & Communication Skills– Excellent written and verbal communication (English). Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish, is a plus.
• Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushed self and others for results.
• Personal Accountability – Owns actions and results; keeps commitments.
• Conflict Management – Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum conflict.
• Interpersonal Savvy – Build constructive and effective relationships, uses diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to gain trust and respect – Aligns key work/processes against customer expectations.
• Perseverance – Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up even in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Team Player - Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude and take on multiple tasks.
• Good Judgment - Must be able to exercise good judgement in a team environment as well as in aircraft maintenance and safety.
• Self-Motivated - Must be self-motivated and can process complex systems and logically think through problems.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.