Company Overview Qarbon Aerospace is a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge composite components and assemblies at all levels of complexity, with products installed on the industry’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft. As a US-based company with a global footprint of more than 1,650,000 ft² of state-of-the-art facilities, Qarbon Aerospace has the capabilities and resources to solve the market’s toughest challenges with Quality Assured. With more than 100 years of experience, we build quality into every fiber, letting your ideas take flight. Purchasing 1 Position Overview Assist in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for Qarbon Aerospace. You will be heavily engaged with qualifying new vendors, evaluating bids, and negotiating pricing and terms for purchased goods and services. You will also be responsible for tracking purchases, monitoring vendor performance with an emphasis on schedule and quality and maintaining a database of information Principal Accountabilities • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. • Monitors performance of suppliers. • Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. • Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. • Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. • Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on order placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. • May prepare requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages Experience and Education Requisites • Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent resident per ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) guidelines. • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or a foreign person per ITAR. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent • 0-2 years of related experience What does Qarbon Aerospace have to offer? • Company Paid Benefits available immediately upon employment • Basic Life Insurance • Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD) • 12 Paid Holidays • Flex Time Off • Medical/Prescription Insurance • Dental & Vision Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance / Hospital Indemnity Insurance / Accident Insurance • Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance • Savings and Spending Accounts • Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Dependent Care FSA • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Immediate vesting on 401(k) Plans • Tuition Reimbursement