Purchasing Agent Manufacturing

Purchasing Agent Manufacturing

The Purchasing Agent owns end-to-end sourcing and procurement of raw materials, consumables, and MRO supplies supporting aerospace, defense, and manufacturing operations . This role drives cost, quality, delivery, and compliance through MRP-driven planning, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, rubber), consumables, and MRO supplies for production.
• Manage suppliers end-to-end : onboarding, qualification, performance tracking (KPIs), and corrective actions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to deliver cost savings while meeting aerospace/defense compliance and traceability standards .
• Drive supplier performance and recovery : improve lead times, expedite critical orders, and resolve shortages.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to analyze demand, planned orders, and inventory acting on system outputs, not just processing PO's .
• Convert MRP signals into purchase orders , balancing inventory levels with production and program schedules.
• Issue and manage RFQs and POs , ensuring competitive sourcing and full documentation compliance.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to align on specifications, drawings, and supplier capabilities.
• Resolve supplier quality issues (non-conformances) through root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Monitor open orders and inventory , proactively mitigating supply risk and supporting on-time production.
• Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate supplier and procurement data , including pricing, performance, and compliance records.

Qualifications

• 5 years of purchasing experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments .
• Proven experience in supplier management, KPI tracking, negotiations, and lead time recovery .
• Strong ERP/MRP expertise , with the ability to interpret and act on system-driven demand.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO and traceability requirements preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents .
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Work Environment

On-site in a manufacturing environment.

Keywords

Purchasing Agent, Buyer, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, MRO, Supplier Management, ERP, MRP, AS9100, Procurement

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