Purchasing & Quoting Analyst

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Purchasing & Quoting Analyst

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Manchester

To plan, buy and expedite delivery of requirements identified by the business system or department representatives while minimizing transactions, cost, and inventory.

• Create and enter Purchase Orders within cost estimate to be delivered on time.
• Maintain/expedite delivery schedules with suppliers, relay supplier delivery information to appropriate departments.
• Raise RFQs and evaluate proposals to ensure most appropriate supplier is determined.
• Manage supplier scorecards to ensure supplier OTD and Quality meets requirements.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Work as a member of the supply chain team on various projects.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time.
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Moderate twisting and bending.
• Moderate climbing on step stools or platforms.

• Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed toed footwear

• US Citizen
• 2-3 years Aerospace Manufacturing experience required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines (strong time management)
• Ability to learn and use ERP/MRP systems (Epicor desired)
• Solid computer skills, including MS Office (excel, word, outlook)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Results focus

Applied Aerospace & Defense is an equal opportunity employer.