Purchasing Support Clerk

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Clerk. This position is responsible for coordinating activities involved with the purchase of various products and services. The commodities include subcontract aircraft parts, tooling, raw material, outside processes, Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) supplies, capital equipment or other items identified by management.

• Follows all company, administration and safety policies and procedures.
• Attends and actively participates in all required training.
• Identifies, evaluates and develops supplies and service sources.
• Evaluates and negotiates supplier proposals.
• Reviews and evaluates product quality, supplier qualifications, manufacturing capability, lead time, contractual issues and cost.
• Assists with past‑due parts and quick‑turn vendors.
• Prepares purchase order contracts and award justification documents.
• Evaluates supplier requirements to help lower costs through negotiations and secure agreements.
• Negotiates favorable contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Develops strategic supplier relationships while serving as primary liaison with suppliers.
• Maintains related purchasing records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.
• Tracks purchasing activity and reports measurements.
• Tracks and reviews supplier disputes and performance deficiencies.
• Monitors, tracks and controls supplier change orders to ensure availability.
• Mitigates supplier cost, delays, and quality through consolidation and negotiation.
• Discusses discrepancies on goods and services with other department personnel to determine the source of trouble and recommend corrective and preventative action.
• Provides feedback on the progress of materials, including delays and reasons.
• Participates in the development of recovery schedules.
• Updates management and internal customers on critical shortage lists.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Evaluates purchases and purchasing-related procedures for improvement opportunities.
• Advise requestors and make recommendations when price or quantity appears inconsistent with sound purchasing practice or market conditions.

Minimum three (3) years of experience in procurement/supply chain in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Aerospace industry knowledge, MRP/ERP systems experience, and knowledge of industry suppliers and product/manufacturing capabilities are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong negotiating skills, high integrity, and active use of value‑based decision making practices are required. Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities, promote a participative, team‑oriented environment, and communicate clearly and professionally (orally and in writing) are essential.

Analytical abilities, proficiency in reading technical materials, writing reports, and presenting information to managers, customers, employees, and vendors are also required.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company‑match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance plan for counseling, consulting and other community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance (subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions).

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. The company will respond within two business days to accommodations requests and can be contacted at 636‑916‑2400 for assistance with access.