Job Title: Purchasing Manager Job Description The Purchasing Manager is responsible for enhancing the company’s profits by acquiring suitable goods and services at competitive prices through sensible planning and careful purchasing. This role includes handling the procurement of aluminum plate, sheet, and extrusion, sealants/adhesives/paints, and hardware. Responsibilities + Complete quotes and negotiate pricing, quantities, and lead times with local and international vendors for raw materials and hardware. + Develop and continuously improve vendor relationships. + Assist the quality department in managing the approved vendor list, ensuring all necessary documents are completed and approved. + Lead negotiation efforts to transition high usage items from spot-buy to Vendor Managed Inventory programs. + Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices. + Create purchase orders to meet all requirements and specifications. + Monitor open purchase order reports to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any delivery issues with vendors. + Communicate delivery delays and issues to internal customers. + Highlight issues and suggest solutions with supporting data to higher management. + Coordinate with estimating, planning, and engineering departments to find alternate sources when difficulties arise. + Review material usage reports to manage optimal inventory levels. + Evaluate current and long-term forecast projections to drive inventory accuracy and planning goals. + Execute periodic evaluations to ensure vendors adhere to pricing contracts and agreements. + Verify and process all purchase order requisitions from various departments. + Assist planning by setting up all new material and hardware in the ERP system for addition to BOM. + Review Work Center Dispatch reports to ensure all materials are on order and scheduled to deliver on or before job start dates. + Manage exceptions reports by adjusting delivery dates with vendors to align with rescheduled job start dates. + Regularly interface with Finance to set up new vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies. + Provide payment information to vendors without open accounts. + Oversee team members’ daily duties to ensure timely and professional completion. + Coach and mentor team members on accuracy, customer satisfaction, and cost-efficient solutions. + Collaborate with team members to identify problems and streamline processes. + Direct activities involved in stocking levels, inventory management, physical inventory events, and cycle counting. + Oversee logistics of daily pickups and deliveries to meet customer demand. Essential Skills + Purchasing + Procurement + Vendor management + Negotiation + 5 years of procurement and inventory experience + Manufacturing experience (aviation preferred) + Purchase order management + Inventory management + Data analysis Additional Skills & Qualifications + High school diploma or equivalent + 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain with emphasis in aerospace + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Ability to professionally manage confidential information + Proven experience managing a team + Superior organizational skills + Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines + High attention to detail + Basic computer skills + Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) + ERP system knowledge preferred + Prior work experience in purchasing preferred Work Environment The work environment is onsite with a team of 6 buyers. The role requires sitting for long periods and working in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment. Occasional stress may arise from dealing with mental/emotional demands of internal/external customers. The workspace is in close proximity to other employees, with exposure to moderate noise from business office machines and conversations. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.