ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
For over 30 years Sekisui Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, Sekisui Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance. Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, that will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.
Are you ready for a career in a progressive manufacturing environment?
POSITION:
Purchasing Manager.
LOCATION:
SEKISUI Aerospace – Renton, WA.
DESCRIPTION:
The Purchasing Manager will ensure that sufficient raw materials and other required materials are procured and ready to create finished products according to the production schedule.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively in both individual and group settings.
- Strong customer service skills with proven ability to complete successful negotiations.
- Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, delegating tasks when appropriate.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Experience in all aspects of purchasing and inventory management.
- Experience in purchasing made-to-order inventory with long lead times.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Thorough understanding of the materials and supplies used in the company.
- Understanding of business and management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Relevant management experience in the aerospace industry working with the manufacturing of composites.
EDUCATION:
Minimum of seven years of manufacturing and purchasing experience in a fast-paced environment.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years of managerial experience in a purchasing role.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Must be proficient in the use of ERP software, Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Materials Resource Planning (MRP) software use and implementation experience desired.
Affirmative Action Plan/ Employment Opportunity Statement:
SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.