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ABOUT APPLIED AEROSPACE:

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

To procure goods and services, such as raw materials, machined parts, tools, and miscellaneous supplies in support of production teams and facility needs. To negotiate best quality, delivery, cost and terms available based on Applied Aerospace and customer specifications and/or requirements and to manage material flow from requisition to material acceptance and invoice payment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate best pricing, delivery and terms to meet the requirements of Applied Aerospace and/or customer needs. Negotiate LTA’s and other pricing agreements for the benefit of Applied Aerospace and our customers.
• Determines best method of procurement, such as best source(s), sole source, or bid.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Opening and maintaining the required system purchase orders from the requisition to the proper closure of the purchase order, including follow-up on purchase orders to ensure timely receipt and acceptable material.
• Manage material flow of purchased goods from requisition to receipt, acceptance, and payment of material and to assist in resolution of any receiving and/or invoice discrepancies.
• Communicating with the PM and production teams as necessary and by attending production team meetings to provide current material status, problem identification and potential solutions, and review of open action items.
• Meeting or beating budget on material pricing as given by PM in the form of an RTP or MRP driven purchase. Communicating with the PM any resource requirements needed to complete tasks on time and within budget.
• Support for Bids and Proposals, including material estimates, for follow-on jobs and/or as time allows.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Involved in identifying and qualifying potential new suppliers. Monitoring supplier performance in terms of cost, on-time shipments, and quality performance and taking appropriate actions with suppliers to increase levels of performance where needed. Actions include but are not limited to, telecons, letters, face-to-face meetings, and/or supplier audits and supplier facilities.

GENERAL:

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have good technical writing and computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook.)
• Knowledge of MRP a real plus – APICS certified a plus.
• Must be available to travel approximately 10% of time to vendors & suppliers or as needed.
• Associate level should have a bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience in related field.
• General level should have a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience or a total of 10 years’ experience in the related field.
• Senior level should have a bachelor’s degree plus 10 years’ experience or a total of 15 years’ experience in the related field.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

Applied Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applied Aerospace is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or individuals who may need religious or medical accommodation.

If you need accommodation because of a disability, medical, or religious reason for any part of the employment process you can notify the Human Resources Department, and your request will be reviewed.