{"id":3245748,"url":"https://alion.io/job/daher-purchasing-agent","title":"Purchasing Agent","company":{"id":675379,"name":"Daher","domain":"daher.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/daher-2","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":70,"open_postings":5,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":69,"computed_at":"2026-10-29T05:49:05Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":60000,"max":70000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":70000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Kanban","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-06T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-06","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T03:23:09Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":23,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":23},"description":"Job Title\nPurchasing AgentWho are we?\nAs an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners\nDaher’s Pompano Beach, Florida site is a key U.S. Part 145 aircraft maintenance and service center, providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, inspection, and technical support for Daher’s TBM and Kodiak turboprop aircraft. The facility supports both individual owners and commercial operators, performing hands-on airframe, powerplant, propeller, and systems maintenance in accordance with FAA regulations and manufacturer data. The site also plays an important role in training and mentoring aviation maintenance professionals, reinforcing Daher’s commitment to safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within its global aircraft support network.\nWe are seeking to add a Purchasing Agent to our Pompano Beach location.\nThis role will manage purchasing activities, whether in development or in serial life. They will work in close collaboration with the SCL, SPM and all internal customers (Plant, Sales, Quality, and Program). Responsible for the CBS of purchased products but also of non-aircraft products related to the program (including tools on specification).\n Primary Role and Responsibilities:\nResearching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.\nSelecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.\nMonitoring inventory levels and determining purchase needs.\nRequesting cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices.\nPreparing and processing purchase orders.\nMaintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.\nScheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.\nBuilding and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.\nMonitor Safety Stock forecasts (series, new product launches, industrial transfers) to ensure deliveries and product availability to meet customer needs without generating obsolete stock.\nWithin the framework of contracts with entrusted supplies, to ensure the good supply of raw materials in the respect of the delivery cycles.\nControl the supply parameters (batch size, kanban sizing, security level, etc.) and the replenishment method (deterministic, kanban, order points, VMI, consignment) to optimize availability and stock levels.\nAnalyze the stocks of perishable materials and ensure their proper management to limit destruction and stock shortages.\nAnalyze monthly on its portfolio the valuation of the stocks of bought products, of the dormant and obsolete stocks, to seek axes of optimization, to lead the plan of associated actions validated by its hierarchical superior and to report to him.\nTo be responsible for the value of the inventory in its perimeter\nMonitor the receipt of Supplier Acknowledgements, analyze them, negotiate, if necessary, then enter the agreement in the SAP / ERP and send the amendment to the supplier.\nFollow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that product delivery dates are respected.\nEnsure that the delivery deadlines are correctly positioned and if necessary, cancel / adjust the resource elements considering the contractual conditions.\nTake charge of the daily collaboration (quantity, deadline) with suppliers to ensure operational efficiency.\nIn the event of an emergency request, negotiate with suppliers for lead times outside the production cycle, having prepared the negotiation levers (quantities, dates, prices, revision of the overall delivery schedule) beforehand. In case of need to look for an alternative source, he / she will have to contact the Sourcing Manager. For any special part supply, breakdown service, equivalent product, the supplier will carry out a DA and the order will be validated by the buyer.\nCoordinate the treatment of the disputes Reception/Invoicing (Qty / Delay / Return Quality).\nWhat you need to have:\nProficiency in SAP / MRP / CRM and inventory management software programs\nHigh school diploma or GED required.\nDegree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred.\nPrevious experience as a purchasing agent or in Aircraft Industry.\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills.\nStrong organization and documentation skills.\nStrong research and analytical skills.\nAddress and resolve QSE alerts raised by personnel\nEnsure that your team has the skills required for their jobs (QSE training, accreditations, etc.)\nSupport QSE maturity development in your sector\nInformation related to the position:\nThe compensation range is $60,000 to $70,000 base salary plus an annual target bonus.\nThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions. \nAt Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more. \nYour next opportunity starts here - here are the next steps:\nReview of your application \nAn initial conversation with a recruiter \nOne or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s) \nAfter the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome \nAll applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.\nDaher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6763,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Aerospace Manufacturing","Aircraft Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-25T19:02:30Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":80,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.801,"p_room":1,"age_days":23,"expected_fill_days":69,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-29T05:49:05Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":70000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/daher-purchasing-agent","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/daher-purchasing-agent.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-29T11:17:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":17112,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-30T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":675379},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=675379"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fdaher-purchasing-agent"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fdaher-purchasing-agent"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fdaher-purchasing-agent"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/daher-purchasing-agent\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fdaher-purchasing-agent"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3245748}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"daher.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3245748},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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