The function of the Purchasing Assistant is to source new, existing products from vendors in a manner that controls costs for the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Purchasing experience with Aerospace industry related hardware a plus. We will train as needed.
Minimum requirement High School Degree.
Ability to plan and organize day/week around multiple productive activities.
Ability to achieve results through collaboration and team work.
Basic proficiency with MS Office and Internet applications.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The Purchasing Assistant reports to the Purchasing Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop a comprehensive department plan outlining goals and targets for cost control and reduction.
Work with team to select strategies to achieve goals.
Monitor the market to evaluate necessity for given costs or cost increases.
When the regular vendors cannot provide a product, research and select an alternate vendor able to provide product.
Certify new vendors according to the established procedure.
Negotiate sourcing agreements.
Monitor vendors' activities.
Negotiate with vendor for cost reductions. Seek alternatives when necessary.
Ensure the buyer performs all duties including the following:
Place orders and follow up on order fulfillment.
Maintain inventory reports and transactions.
Participate in forecasting future purchases.
Conduct periodic physical inventory.
Maintain requisitions and purchase order files.
Procure warehouse supplies. Monitor costs and re-negotiate pricing as necessary.
Set goals and monitor progress towards the achievement of those goals with all Purchasing Department personnel.
Act as a team player and promote cooperation across departments.
Exercise the responsibilities and perform the duties of this position. This includes full decision-making authority for all responsibilities and duties.
Perform other assignments as requested by Management.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Richmond, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Internet Applicationunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
Inventory Transactionsunmatched
Market Analysisunmatched
Market Trackingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
Physical Inventoryunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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