Purchasing Agent Job

Employer Name: AAI Corporation	SpiderID: 2930414
Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland	Date Posted: 10/22/2009
Wage:	Category: Purchasing/Buyers
Job Code: 6344

Job Description:
Big-company reach, small-company attitude! AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Agent. This role will be responsible for:

• Purchases materials from suppliers which are critical to the project, often are long flow, or in short supply, involve complicated contractual terms, present unusual and difficult vendor evaluation, expediting and technical liaison problems at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Studies market trends, interviews vendors and recommends sources of supply.
• Solicits and analyzes quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation.
• Monitors the outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production.
• Negotiates for any adjustments resulting from discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations, or a purchase order cancellation.
• Writes purchase order language.
• Follows up orders to expedite delivery and shipment.
• Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts check against order.
• Checks and approves for payment invoices for orders placed.
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
• Coordinates proposal activities during high volume periods.
• May assign and delegate purchasing tasks to buyer(s) and other purchasing personnel.
• May supervise and monitor the work flow of buyer(s), or other purchasing personnel; and approve purchases and material estimates within the limits of authority.

Job Requirements:
Required Skills:
• Broad knowledge of purchasing or subcontracting regulations pertinent to the military and commercial environments.
• Good working knowledge of materials purchased and sources of supply.
• Ability to plan, organize and schedule tasks.
• Ability to exercise judgment and ingenuity.
• Ability to effectively resolve complex purchasing problems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and training skills.
• Ability to work well with others.

Required Experience:
Typically requires six years experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or equivalent education or experience to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the job duties.

Note: All candidates must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.

Tracking Code: 6344

Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 5
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Flex Time, Tuition Reimbursement

Company Profile:
AAI Corporation was founded in 1950. Today, it is a global corporation providing a vast array of innovative aerospace and defense technologies.

The company’s businesses include tactical unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and allied armed forces, as well as training and simulation systems, automated aircraft test and maintenance equipment, armament systems, aviation ground support equipment, and logistical, engineering, and supply chain services.

AAI became an operating unit of Textron Systems Corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., in late 2007. United Industrial Corporation, AAI’s parent company, was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange until its acquisition by Textron in late 2007.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: AAI Recruiter	Company Type: Employer
Company: AAI Corporation

City: Hunt Valley
State: Maryland
Zip: 21030

Web Site: http://bit.ly/3vF1J