Senior Purchasing Agent (Full Time)
Department: All Openings

• General understanding of ERP computer system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel proficiency, is required.
• Requires knowledge and experience in establishing Kanban, JIT or Supplier Managed Inventory programs.
• General understanding of drawings, specification, and units of measure.
• Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.

• Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.

• Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.

• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

• Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.
• Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.
• Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

• Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.