DAHER · 2 months ago
Purchasing Agent
Pompano
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expDaher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier, committed to innovation since its creation in 1863. The Purchasing Agent will manage purchasing activities, collaborating closely with internal customers and ensuring the supply chain's reliability and efficiency.
AerospaceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services
Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency
Monitoring inventory levels and determining purchase needs
Requesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices
Preparing and processing purchase orders
Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments
Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries
Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations
Monitor Safety Stock forecasts (series, new product launches, industrial transfers) to ensure deliveries and product availability to meet customer needs without generating obsolete stock
Within the framework of contracts with entrusted supplies, to ensure the good supply of raw materials in the respect of the delivery cycles
Control the supply parameters (batch size, kanban sizing, security level, etc.) and the replenishment method (deterministic, kanban, order points, VMI, consignment) to optimize availability and stock levels
Analyze the stocks of perishable materials and ensure their proper management to limit destruction and stock shortages
Analyze monthly on its portfolio the valuation of the stocks of bought products, of the dormant and obsolete stocks, to seek axes of optimization, to lead the plan of associated actions validated by its hierarchical superior and to report to him
To be responsible for the value of the inventory in its perimeter
Monitor the receipt of Supplier Acknowledgements, analyze them, negotiate, if necessary, then enter the agreement in the SAP / ERP and send the amendment to the supplier
Follow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that product delivery dates are respected
Ensure that the delivery deadlines are correctly positioned and if necessary, cancel / adjust the resource elements considering the contractual conditions
Take charge of the daily collaboration (quantity, deadline) with suppliers to ensure operational efficiency
In the event of an emergency request, negotiate with suppliers for lead times outside the production cycle, having prepared the negotiation levers (quantities, dates, prices, revision of the overall delivery schedule) beforehand. In case of need to look for an alternative source, he / she will have to contact the Sourcing Manager. For any special part supply, breakdown service, equivalent product, the supplier will carry out a DA and the order will be validated by the buyer
Coordinate the treatment of the disputes Reception/Invoicing (Qty / Delay / Return Quality)
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in SAP / MRP / CRM and inventory management software programs
High school diploma or GED required
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong organization and documentation skills
Strong research and analytical skills
2 years' experience
Preferred
Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred
Previous experience as a purchasing agent or in Aircraft Industry
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company
DAHER
Daher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$378.35MKey Investors
Tikehau Capital
2024-12-31Acquired
2022-05-11Private Equity· $110.38M
2022-05-11Debt Financing· $78.84M
Leadership Team
Pascal Laguerre
Chief Technology Officer
Didier Kayat
PDG
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