Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent - TalentZok OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below. Immediate opening for a Purchasing Agent in Vista, CA who possesses: 3+ years of purchasing or buyer experience within a manufacturing environment Experience purchasing machine tooling for machining or CNC operations, including cutting tools, inserts, holders, fixtures, and related consumables Experience sourcing raw materials, purchased parts, and/or outside processing services ERP system experience; Epicor strongly preferred Strong supplier communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills Email resumes to jgarcia@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8070 . FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to support procurement activities within a growing aerospace manufacturing environment. This direct-hire role will be responsible for purchasing machine tooling, raw materials, purchased parts, outside processing services, packaging materials, and other production-related goods. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with suppliers, Machining, Shipping, Receiving, Assembly, and other internal departments to support production requirements, optimize inventory, improve cost and lead-time performance, and maintain accurate purchasing documentation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing purchasing experience, strong knowledge of CNC tooling requirements, solid supplier negotiation skills, ERP experience, and the ability to balance job-specific needs with broader inventory and production priorities. The selected candidate will be responsible for: Purchasing machine tooling including cutting tools, inserts, holders, fixtures, and related consumables Purchasing raw materials, purchased components, packaging materials, and outside processing services Working closely with the Machining Supervisor to identify tooling requirements for production and new jobs Supporting tooling trials, replacements, and continuous improvement initiatives Evaluating tooling performance with consideration for tool life, cost-per-part, and production impact Requesting and evaluating supplier quotations Issuing RFQs to potential suppliers Negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms Following up on RFQs, open purchase orders, order status, and supplier commitments Preparing purchase orders and distributing copies to suppliers and originating departments Updating purchase orders when pricing, delivery, quantity, or other requirements change Tracking requests, contracts, purchase orders, and deliveries Purchasing goods as economically and efficiently as possible Calculating order costs and assigning or forwarding charges to appropriate accounts Contacting suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries Resolving shortages, late deliveries, missed deliveries, and other supplier issues Responding to supplier inquiries regarding order status, changes, and cancellations Following up with vendors before parts and materials are due Providing internal teams with timely updates regarding order status, shipments, purchase order tracking, and deliveries Coordinating deliveries with Shipping, Receiving, Assembly, Production, and other departments Maintaining positive and professional supplier relationships Supporting documentation related to purchasing contracts, transactions, and regulatory compliance Working collaboratively with other purchasers across defined purchasing categories Coordinating purchasing activities with overall production and business priorities Building appropriate stock levels of commonly used materials and repeat-use components Optimizing order quantities based on pricing, lead times, usage, and anticipated future demand Monitoring and balancing reorder points, min/max levels, usage trends, and job-specific inventory controls Identifying potential shortages and supply risks before they impac…

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