Purchasing Agent - Technical Supplies and Services

Details: POSITION SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, the Purchasing Agent – Technical Supplies and Services will coordinate activities involved with the procurement of IT (Information Technology) goods and services to support LMIA Aerospace and Engineering operations.  Procure Capital equipment and complex tooling assemblies and other special procurements as identified by management by performing the following duties.  While performing all duties and responsibilities, the Purchasing Agent – Technical Supplies and Services will, at all times, model LMI values and principles and act in a manner consistent with the LMI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. Work closely with IT management to plan and execute efficient and cost effective processes, sources and strategies for the procurement of IT supplies, equipment and services for the LMIA enterprise. Leverage Enterprise spending to obtain best practices and pricing. Identify, evaluate and develop subcontract sources for a variety of products. Conduct Market research in the commodity areas of responsibility. Prepare RFQ's to obtain competitive bids from approved sources. Develop working relationships with suppliers. Evaluate and negotiate supplier proposals. Review and evaluate product quality, supplier qualifications, manufacturing capability, lead time, contractual issues and cost. Assist IT in evaluating new technology products and applicability to LMIA Lead Cost/Benefit analysis and studies in support of CER’s Prepare purchase order contracts and award justification documents. Evaluate subcontract requirements for blanket agreement opportunities. Negotiate favorable contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Develop strategic supplier relationships while serving as primary liaison with suppliers. Ensure suppliers are provided necessary information, specifications, tooling (if req’d) and materials. Maintain related purchasing records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories. Address subcontractor disputes and performance deficiencies. Monitor and control supplier delivery performance. Develop and utilize Supplier Management “Best Practices" to proactively manage suppliers. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine cause and take or recommend corrective action. Provide management with commodity market intelligence as appropriate. Approve invoices for payment. Expedite delivery of goods to users. Visit supplier facilities as required.

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