Start Date: 18-07-2025
Date Added: 18-07-2025
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Aerospace
Categories: AE31 – Procurement / Buyer

Description:Purchasing Administrator   

Location: Carson, CA   
Term: Contract assignment – 6 months (extendable) 
Shift: Monday to Friday – 7 am to 4 pm or 8 am to 5 pm   
Pay Rate: $20 – $30 per hour (based on experience)  

Job Summary: 
•    The Purchasing Administrator supports buyers and managers by performing administrative functions that include entering, organizing, and coordinating data such that department records and MRP is kept current and accurate, required correspondence is sent to suppliers, supplier replies are gathered and organized, and missing data or documentation is obtained from supply base
•    The Purchasing Administrator is expected to fulfill low-level buyer responsibilities on an as-needed basis

Responsibilities: 
•    Obtain and verify responses for open Purchase Order (PO) reports and notify buyers of issues
•    Review and expedite production shortages in coordination with buyers
•    Coordinate PO schedule changes with suppliers/buyers
•    Obtain and file supplier PO Confirmations
•    Resolve receiving issues with receiving department
•    Scan all documents to on-base folders
•    Send correspondence to suppliers, and coordinate, organize, and summarize responses as necessary
•    Obtain missing documentation or information from suppliers
•    Run daily reports on Birst, ZAP and M3
•    Perform miscellaneous duties as required
•    Perform as back-up to Maintenance Repair & Operations (MRO) Buyer when necessary with direction from Manager
•    For simple repeat buys, monitor MRP system for PO proposals, and place timely, intelligent, well planned production PO’s that ensure timely delivery while meeting target inventory levels

Qualifications:
•    Education and/or Experience- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferably in business or finance; or two to five years of purchasing and/or buyer experience preferably in aerospace or manufacturing
•    Bilingual Spanish & English both written and verbal
•    Must be willing to travel from Chihuahua Mx location to Carson California location as required (Training, Projects)
•    Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
•    Experience with large-company ERP systems such as M3, People Soft, Oracle or SAP, with ability to analyze requirements, react to demands, enter data in correct fields, and execute and manage purchase orders
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes), with a strong requirement for Excel spreadsheet skills. Exposure to Spread Sheet Server, ZAP and Birst is preferred, but not required
•    Basic knowledge of commodities and commercial terms for placing purchase orders
•    Ability to navigate and proficiently use other IT reports, such as Zodiac Analytics Platform (ZAP) Dashboards

Competencies:
•    Analytical – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures
•    Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
•    Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
•    Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
•    Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
•    Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
•    Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed

To apply please email your resume to Lisa at: lisa@cantech.agency

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