Purchasing Specialist (Aerospace and Medical background)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Payrate : $40/hr. to $50/hr.
United States, California, Irvine
Feb 11, 2025
Job Title: Purchasing Specialist (Aerospace and Medical background) Location with zip code: 16666 Von Karman Ave. Irvine, CA 92606 Duration: 6+ months (Contract to hire) Payrate : $40/hr. to $50/hr. on W2 without benefits Shift: 1st Shift 7 am to 3:30 pm Notes; Looking For 5 -10 Years Of Purchasing Experience As A Tactical Buyer In The Aerospace And Medical Industry Role & Responsibilities: Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability. Prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement. Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal. Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May support or lead supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team. Evaluates proposals from potential suppliers. Selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. Negotiates final terms and conditions of purchase, awards and administers the procurement contract to conclusion. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned area. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. and implements corrective actions to resolve impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates inspections, substitutions, and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel. Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers. Monitors and evaluates supplier's ability to meet all company and government or commercial procurement requirements and ensure that the pertinent technical and quality issues receive adequate attention to assure compliance. Analyses proposed changes in methods and materials. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field, and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of increasingly responsible related experience. Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g., electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems). Experience with blueprint and drawing reading a plus. Related experience with a highly technical industry such as Aerospace or Medical is preferred. Required Education: Bachelor's degree.