Purchasing Associate

Area-I

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Locations

Atlanta, GA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Customer Service

Excel/Numbers/Sheets

Requirements

Research, monitor, and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, and the supplier's reputation and history
Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, specifications, and approvals
Set up new vendors in the company's ERP system
Review product specifications and maintain high-level technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased
Process requisitions and create purchase orders in the company's ERP system
Monitor open purchase orders and shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods or changes that will affect orders
Match receiving records, purchase orders and invoices upon receipt and confirm accuracy of counts and pricing across all documents
Identify and resolve any discrepancies between vendor invoiced pricing and purchase order pricing
Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems
Input invoices into accounting system on a timely basis
Create new property records in the company's asset management software. Print and affix property tags as needed
Maintain purchasing documents and records
Assist in maintaining property accountability records and conduct physical inventories
Follow procurement policies and provide solutions to drive continuous improvement for the organization by identifying and researching areas of opportunity and implementing solutions
Contribute to team effort by assisting with additional tasks as needed
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Desired Qualifications

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (or applicable field)
Related work experience not required, but 1+ years' experience in purchasing, supply chain, or customer service is a plus
Solid working knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational, financial, and analytical skills
Very high level of accuracy and attention to detail coupled with excellent follow through capabilities
Highest ethical standards

Area-I, an Anduril Company, is a Metro-Atlanta based company dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft systems designed for use by the United States Armed Forces. We specialize in the development of unmanned aircraft systems that eject from host platforms or modular launch systems. These platforms are designed to meet the specific needs of our customers, where we design, build, test, and ultimately deliver unique solutions to the customer. Area-I’s customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and NASA.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Purchasing Agent you will be responsible for the full cycle of purchasing, receiving, and shipping goods to support the operations of Area-I. The desired candidate will work alongside our purchasing team to ensure all purchase requisitions are approved and processed, and the goods are received in a timely manner. This position will also be responsible for coordinating and processing shipping requests related to customer orders and Area-I operations. This individual must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as this role interacts with many stakeholders of the business including internal departments, vendors, and customers. This position requires the highest ethical standards, strong organization skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work with a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Research, monitor, and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, and the supplier’s reputation and history.
Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, specifications, and approvals.
Set up new vendors in the company’s ERP system.
Review product specifications and maintain high-level technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
Process requisitions and create purchase orders in the company’s ERP system.
Monitor open purchase orders and shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods or changes that will affect orders.
Match receiving records, purchase orders and invoices upon receipt and confirm accuracy of counts and pricing across all documents.
Identify and resolve any discrepancies between vendor invoiced pricing and purchase order pricing.
Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
Input invoices into accounting system on a timely basis.
Create new property records in the company’s asset management software. Print and affix property tags as needed.
Maintain purchasing documents and records.
Assist in maintaining property accountability records and conduct physical inventories.
Follow procurement policies and provide solutions to drive continuous improvement for the organization by identifying and researching areas of opportunity and implementing solutions.
Contribute to team effort by assisting with additional tasks as needed.
U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or applicable field).
Related work experience not required, but 1+ years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain, or customer service is a plus.
Solid working knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
Strong organizational, financial, and analytical skills.
Very high level of accuracy and attention to detail coupled with excellent follow through capabilities.
Highest ethical standards.

Area-I is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!

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501-1,000 employees

Website

Technology products for defense & national security

Company Overview

Anduril's mission is to transform US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
Family Planning & Support
Incentivized Time Off
Mental Health Resources
Financial Planning
Unlimited Provisions
Professional Development

Company Core Values

Impact - Everyone at Anduril has the ability to be a catalyst. You will be encouraged to make your mark from day 1 and be supported every day after.
Autonomy - Self-motivation is a key component to success. We encourage you to cultivate your ideas, and show, don’t tell. We’re ready whenever you are.
Speed - We move incredibly fast and welcome people who embrace the quick-paced nature of our work. It is not uncommon for an idea on a Monday to be a prototype by Friday. We ship in weeks, not years.
Culture - Our team is a collective of intelligent and curious individuals who share the common goal of creating a safer tomorrow - and living balanced, fulfilled lives while doing so.