Purchasing AgentMicro-Tronics
Job Summary
Purchasing Agent
Micro-Tronics, Inc. | Tempe, AZ
Full-Time | Exempt
Shift: 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday
About Micro-Tronics
Micro-Tronics, Inc. is a precision aerospace manufacturing company committed to operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Agent to join our Supply Chain team.
Position Summary
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, and services, managing supplier relationships, monitoring inventory requirements, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate material requirements with Scheduling, Production, Sales, and Marketing to support short-term forecasting and prepare purchase orders accordingly.
- Evaluate daily MRP (material requirements plan) on an ERP system for assigned commodities to determine material supply needs and take the appropriate actions to meet those needs while keeping overall inventory investment at or below targets.
- Research and evaluate new suppliers based on
- price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities
- the supplier’s reputation and history.
- Evaluate existing suppliers based on performance and liaise with the Quality department on vendor scorecard criteria
- Provide Quality department data such as price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and production and distribution capabilities to update vendor scorecard criteria.
- Track vendor delivery performance for purchased parts and services to be used in the evaluation of supplier performance.
- Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other vendor data and information to determine reasonable pricing parameters.
- Track vendor pricing (increases/decreases) for feedback to the customer contract team and/or management team.
- Work with Accounts Payable to assess and approve invoices to ensure all issues are resolved within the allotted pay term period.
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of a problem, trace shipments, follow up on undelivered goods, and communicate delivery issues with the appropriate department.
- Work with the Receiving Department to ensure that all purchase orders are accurately received on time.
- Review open purchase orders to ensure they are fulfilled and closed out monthly.
- Manage inventory levels in the Tool Crib.
- Establish min/max levels
- Purchase supplies as needed
- Assist in issuing supplies to proper departments
- Assist in performing periodic physical inventories
Non-Routine
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Warehousing personnel to eliminate aged inventory and ensure inventory turnover goals are achieved.
- Participate in the corrective action process for all defective or unacceptable goods. The Purchasing Agent may be required to act as the coordinator of information exchange between the Quality Department and the vendor.
- Implement new procedures with key vendors to improve relationships and foster growth and success between them and MTI.
- Make recommendations & advise senior management regarding the continuing improvement of purchasing issues
Key Interactions and Relationships
Routine interaction with Operations, Planning, Shipping & Receiving, Finance, Quality, and Customer Service / Business Development.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monitor and track $ saved on material price reductions (competitive bids)
- Supplier initiative to reduce lead times
- Monitor and control “held for purchase details”.
Qualifications
Training and Experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Three years minimum work experience – preferably in manufacturing/assembly.
- 1 year of experience in purchasing.
- Familiarity with special processing (anodize, heat treat, chem film, dry lube, passivation, etc.) is a plus.
Education, Licenses and Certifications
None Required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Safely use hand tools
Our Values
- Being Accountable – Taking ownership of responsibilities, following through on commitments, acting with integrity, and producing quality results.
- Being Collaborative – Working respectfully and effectively with others, sharing knowledge, communicating openly, and contributing to team success.
- Being Empowered – Demonstrating initiative, solving problems proactively, embracing continuous improvement, and making informed decisions within the scope of the position.
Benefits
At Micro-Tronics Inc., we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about precision manufacturing, problem-solving, and aerospace excellence, we encourage you to apply and join the Micro-Tronics team.
Micro-Tronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws..
This position requires access to information subject to ITAR regulations.
