Procurement Jobs in Utah

Purchasing Specialist

To be considered for this position, please apply at:

https://obi1.humanic.com/apex/12c_prd/f?p=6075016:8100:17345666341953::NO:RP:P8100_POSCODE:30004

Borsight Introduction:

Borsight is an aviation system engineering, integration, and manufacturing services provider. Our expertise includes mission functionality in defining user requirements by utilizing a disciplined system engineering approach. Borsight supports avionics and mission systems on the F-16, KC-135, C-130, C-17, and many other weapons systems. Borsight also provides the following services: Full Spectrum Logistics Systems Integration (Hardware, Software, & Operation Flight Program (OFP); Full Spectrum Flight Test Support; Configuration Control & Management; Aircraft System Level Integration & Modification; OFP Integration, Development, Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V); Software & Hardware Modification, Sustainment; Engineering and Technical Services.

Job Description:

Purchasing Specialist receives purchase requests from various departments within Borsight, attains price quotes from suppliers and procures required materials. Additional responsibilities include contacting suppliers to attain required documentation, schedule deliveries or to discuss shortages, missed deliveries, and any quality issues.

The Purchasing Specialist may also review prices and product specifications from various suppliers to determine which would provide the best value. Other duties may include creating and maintaining purchasing files and price lists.

Finally, the Purchasing Specialist will track deliveries to ensure Borsight receives exactly what was ordered from our suppliers. They will also be responsible for answering supplier and customer inquiries about order changes or cancellations, as well as check requisition orders for accuracy.

Qualifications:

Borsight’s Purchasing Specialist is compensated based on relevant experience as well as progressively increasing responsibilities and proven track record in purchasing for Borsight program requirements. Some aerospace purchasing experience is desired. Knowledge of AS9100 methods, principles, and inspections is also desired. Follow daily operational direction from the Borsight Accounting and Finance Manager and Program Managers. In addition, purchasing specialist must interact well with other departments within Borsight.

Purchasing Specialist should have experience working with industry related EPR systems as well as a solid background in mathematics and accounting. Knowledge and experience in MILSTRIP and GIDEP are desired. Ability to work with computers and software such as Microsoft Excel and access data processing skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Preparing, editing, or reviewing purchase orders from various departments

· Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested within the BOM, clarifies unclear items; recommends alternatives and validates charge numbers

· Placing orders with suppliers, ensuring documentation is in order with clear terms and conditions

· Maintaining a purchasing filing system and updating appropriate records when required

· Focus on ways to reduce costs to Borsight e.g. evaluate purchasing costs from various suppliers

· Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders

· Interacting with suppliers in case of delay in delivery of supplies, receipt of damaged or incorrect quantity of goods

· Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers

· Coordinate, advise and manage activities related to strategic/long-term or tactical/short-term purchasing strategies

· Assist in monitoring forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities

· Develop experience in making recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using sound judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law

· Develop experience associated with cost-effective logical decisions within purchasing efforts

· Develop ability to work independently with little managerial direction or feedback while accomplishing daily and weekly workflow in a one-deep position

Personal Requirements:

· Develop oral communication skills which enable efficient communicate with people internal to Borsight as well as with external costumers which may include US Government officials

· Team attitude; eager to learn and cooperate with other Purchasing and Vendor Management team members, as well as Borsight departments, Managers and Program Managers

· Understand and further develop organizational and time management skills

· Understand and practice a high level of confidentiality

· Enjoy a work environment where change is normal while managing multiple responsibilities and tasks daily

· Some experience in MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements:

Must have the physical ability to climb ladders, stoop, bend, be on your feet for extended periods of time, and lift and/or carry items weighing up to 35 pounds is required.

Conditions of Employment:

All Borsight employees occupy positions that may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), classified information, or functions requiring a high level of trust and confidence. Accordingly, all employees are subject to random perimeter control inspections at Borsight facilities to deter and detect the unauthorized introduction or removal of classified information. This policy, along with conspicuous signage posted throughout Borsight’s facility, serves as legal notice that all employees entering or exiting Borsight’s facility are subject to inspection.

All employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check and will be subject to random drug testing throughout employment. As a Borsight Purchasing Specialist you serve in a critical position that may requires you to maintain an active USG security clearance.

Employment Type:

Hourly, non-exempt, regular, full-time.

Benefits:

Full range benefits package and 401K company contribution.

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Aerospace Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ogden, UT 84405: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person