Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

WHO ARE WE

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Clerk. This position is responsible for coordinating activities involved with the purchase of various products and services. The commodities include subcontract aircraft parts, tooling, raw material, outside processes, Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) supplies, capital equipment or other items identified by management.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all company, administration and safety policies and procedures. Attends and actively participates in all required training.

• Identify, evaluate and develop supplies and service sources. Evaluate and negotiate supplier proposals.

• Review and evaluate product quality, supplier qualifications, manufacturing capability, lead time, contractual issue and cost.

• Assist with past due parts, quick turn though vendors.

• Prepare purchase order contracts and award justification documents.

• Evaluate supplier requirements to help lower costs through negotiations and secure agreements.

• Negotiate favorable contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

• Develop strategic supplier relationships while serving as primary liaison with suppliers.

• Maintain related purchasing records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.

• Track purchasing activity and report measurements.

• Track and Review supplier disputes and performance deficiencies.

• Monitor, track and control supplier change orders to ensure availability.

• Mitigate supplier cost, delays, and quality through consolidation and negotiation.

• Discuss discrepancies on goods and services with other department personnel to determine the source of trouble and take or recommend corrective and preventative action.

• Provide feedback regarding the progress of materials, including delays and reason for the same.

• Participate in the development of recovery schedules.

• Update management and internal customers on the critical shortage lists. Expedite delivery of goods to users.

• Evaluate purchases and purchasing related procedures for improvement opportunities.

• Advise requestors and make recommendations when price quantity appears to be inconsistent with sound purchasing practice and or market conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in procurement/supply chain in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Aerospace industry knowledge, MRP/ERP systems experience and knowledge of industry suppliers and product/manufacturing capabilities are all preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, possess strong negotiating skills and be highly ethical with strong integrity. Active use of value-based decision making practices is necessary.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements. Must be able to promote a participative, team oriented environment, working with customers (both internal and external), subordinates, other employees, vendors and all others in a professional and respectful manner.

• Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical materials and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees and vendors.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to compile and present data in a format that facilitates information sharing and decision making.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including, but not limited to probability and statistical inference.

Why Choose Sonaca North America?

We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution

• Competitive wages

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources

• Wellness program

• Tuition assistance

• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions