With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Purchasing Agent for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

Procurement of critical raw material components, comparing demand with existing and forecasted sales orders.Reviews and issues planned purchase orders for raw materials to achieve inventory goals.Determines raw material supplier source in accordance with an approved supplier list, provides input on supplier performance materials, quality and plant management.Liaison for issuing updated specifications to suppliers.  Coordinates and resolves receiving inspection issues and purchase order requirements with applicable supplier.Actively participates in MRO purchasing, including materials, equipment, services and rentals, supply agreements and service contracts from properly processed MRP generated requisitions.Assists in the performance of risk analysis to assure contractor insurance certifications are in compliance with corporate requirements.Reviews purchasing contracts to ensure compliance with corporate purchasing and legal guidelines.Reviews and resolves contract disputes and/or Purchase Order Claims to bring about resolution in accordance with corporate guidelines.Generates, maintains and completes purchase order files in accordance with corporate purchasing and for audit reviews.Monitors inventory levels of raw material and ingredients and coordinates delivery schedules to achieve inventory goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.Three (3) years of experience in purchasing, or similar field. Preferably in the aerospace, composite materials, and/or manufacturing industries. Equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.Experience in part definition, bills of material, and capacity planning preferredStrong computer skills.  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Microsoft software productsAPICS certification preferredExperience with or knowledge related to utilization of MPS / MRP systemsSolid negotiation skillsExcellent communication skills with ability to define problems, collect data, establish relevant facts and provide practical solutions

Eligible candidates must be a:  U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.