Purchase Specialist

The Purchasing Manager is a key role focused on purchasing management, vendor relationships, and financial success of the entire organization. This position serves with a service-oriented approach, focused on delivery and cost reductions, to lead financial success of the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews all purchase requests against project budgets, quotes (internal and external) and approves accordingly to meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for adding materials and outside vendor information into ERP system for accurate cost tracking and historical purchasing reporting.
• Responsible for adding materials and outside vendor information into ERP system for accurate cost tracking and historical purchasing reporting.
• Assists sales with sourcing materials and services to assist in quoting efforts.
• Maintain various reports related to, but not limited to the purchasing department.
• Raw Material Purchasing Guide
• OPV Purchasing Guides
• Approved Supplier Database
• Vendor On Time Delivery Reporting
• Indirect Spend by Department/Organization (Purchase Orders by Class)
• Assist with monitoring purchase orders received, not invoiced, along with the AP Processor to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Assist as backup for Receiving and/or other administrative roles, as necessary.
• Manages and maintains accurate raw material usage to create bulk raw material purchases, and proper part numbering allocation within ERP system.
• Provides input, suggestions, and actions to offer cost reduction savings to the organization. This includes discounting efforts with vendors, as eligible.
• Participates as an active and professional leader within the management team and assists in management activities for organizational unity and success.
• Responsible for assisting and mentoring department managers to assist on budgeting and cost controls for their departments.
• Manages and maintains corporate compliance with vendors regarding ITAR, DPAS, Export, and security related compliance.
• Assists the management team with maintaining organization reporting such as EH&S, export compliance, annual certifications, etc. as necessary.
• Manages all vendor files by maintaining electronic copies in the company network drive, including maintaining approved supplier list by auditing vendors, reviewing certifications, and vendor satisfaction.

· Lead by example to promote and build healthy work culture within the department and others.

· Participate in and complete any mandatory labor support of personnel to achieve customer requirements and financial goals of the departments.

• Adhere to all company rules and policies.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by Aerodyn management team.

Requirements

· High School Diploma Required; Bachelors’ Degree is preferred

· 5 years of purchasing experience

· Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

· ERP systems experience, Epicor experience is preferred

· Must be able to multi-task, stay organized, and be able to prioritize work daily.

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Must be self-directed and able to deliver under pressure, meeting customer and management deadlines

· Must be comfortable operating independently as well as within a team environment

· Must demonstrate the ability to act professionally

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46231: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person