Purchasing Agent: 1st shift; Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Skills Inc., one of Washington State's largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer's requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform all activities associated with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, parts, outside processing, equipment, tools and/or supplies. .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Places purchase orders to vendors in a timely manner, as defined by the MRP system or purchase req's
• Communicates with vendors to obtain price, availability, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Communicates with employees placing purchase requisitions to resolve any issues.
• Follows up on purchase order status to ensure timely delivery of product to support demand.
• Maintains accurate and complete procurement records such as RFQs, bids, vendor communication, purchase orders and purchase returns.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure purchasing activities align with the team.
• Research, recommend and identify capabilities of potential new vendors.
• Assist in various methods of expediting parts and services as needed.
• Monitor vendor performance for on time deliveries, quality and responsiveness.
• Take an active role in visiting local vendors for on-site audits or capacity/capability reviews.
• Assist in initiating corrective actions for poor vendor performance.
• Assist to resolve any receiving or billing issues that may arise.
• Commutes between facilities as needed to facilitate purchasing issues.
• Follow prescribed work rules and standard safety regulations at all time.
• Work overtime as needed in order to meet the job expectations listed above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment, particularly those persons with disabilities.
• Advanced computer literacy in Windows environment including MS Office.
• Familiarity with an MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic mathematical skills to the work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to work with teams in a positive, cooperative, and assertive manner.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to travel within the Puget Sound Region.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, communicate, and/or follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate in English through voice, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school education or GED; or
• One year certificate from college or technical school (purchasing/procurement, engineering, materials and methods, manufacturing technology or business) and 3 years' experience in purchasing aerospace manufacturing or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

ITAR - US PERSON STATUS

Due to Skills Inc.'s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law.

A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional periods of sitting at a work station.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 10 lbs.
• Constantly use fingers/hands/arms to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, type and reach.
• Constantly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent use of Industry standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
• Frequent exposure to indoor manufacturing environment.
• Frequent exposure to moderate noise.

Definitions:

Constant (5-8 hrs. /shift)

Frequent (2-5 hrs. /shift)

Occasional (Up to 2 hrs. /shift)

Shift Schedule: 1st shift Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY

At Skills Inc., our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, which is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan to eligible employees.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting Social Enterprise and is organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We have three lines of business; Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace Finishing, and Business Solutions, that operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people and our social mission is to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission three ways; direct hire, vocational programs and services, and as a resource to the community.

Salary Range: $25.00-32.00

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• Paid Vacation*
• Paid Sick
• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution*
• Paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Plan

EEO and ADA STATEMENT

Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it. Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities, activities, and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.

1st Shift; Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm