Purchasing Coordinator

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description

Responsible for the administration of activities related to the scheduling and procurement of purchases to support manufacturing. This position is also responsible for procurement activities including Return to Vendors (RTV) and Latent Defects. Basic supply chain experience, organization, and communication skills are essential. Basic computer skills including Microsoft office applications and some knowledge of ERP systems and controls (IFS, SAP, etc.) are required.

Essential Functions

• Contacts suppliers through various communications channels (telephone / email) to ensure PO status is known, documented, and changes are addressed including, but not limited to, bringing issues to the attention of Procurement staff.
• Assists Buyers with monitoring supplier performance and contacts suppliers when delivery or quality issues arise and keeps stakeholders informed of existing or potential problems
• Monitors system generated requirements including purchase open order and purchase past due reports and purchased requestions.
• Keep required records and documents filed and updated in an orderly and timely manner.
• Assist in setting up new suppliers and maintaining and updating current supplier information (i.e. addresses, primary contact information).
• Maintain the purchasing invoice emails
• Assist all buyers when requested

Critical Competencies

• Demonstrated communication abilities with a focus on problem solving. High level of interpersonal skills to work within a team environment
• Basic understanding of production flow and purchasing principles
• Drives for performance, meets daily and weekly requirements with minimal supervision.
• Organized, capable of multitasking and setting priorities.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate across all functions and with all levels of the organization

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree preferred. In lieu of a 2 or 4-year degree, applicable experience may be substituted.
• 2 to 5 years of administrative, logistics, planning and/or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field required.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (IFS, SAP, etc.) strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity