Purchasing Agent

**Purchasing Agent**:
With more than 50 years of Aerospace industry experience, IMP Aerostructures, an Operating Unit of IMP Aerospace and Defence, is a leader in the Aerospace industry providing top quality, structural components and assemblies to clients such as Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems and Lockheed. Located in the quaint town of Amherst, NS, just a short trip from Moncton, NB, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that offers all of the amenities of big city living in a rural setting. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, IMP Group takes enormous pride in the diligence and hard work its employee groups provide. Known for providing its employees with a supportive and challenging atmosphere, fostering growth and personal development, IMP Aerostructures has an immediate opening for a motivated individual to join its winning team

**Position Overview**:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work in our Purchasing Agent role.

**What You Will Do**:

- Interact with Supervisor and/or Charge Hand by communicating and receiving instruction in the transition of the workflow and to assess current material needs and/or address any problems accordingly.
- Review drawings, customers’ specification, planning orders, etc. to determine the required quantity and quality of material.
- Receive and action Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP) messages.
- Obtain quotes, while considering the best source for cost, quality and delivery.
- Purchase items from approved vendors and suppliers by looking up prices from multiple vendors/suppliers to find the highest-quality items for the lowest price.
- Process and/or raise purchase orders.
- Update digital files as needed to record purchased made, follow-up re-ordering, etc. and all other relevant information.
- Follow-up on ‘open’ purchase orders to ensure that the purchase/delivery schedule and quoted price have been met.
- Resolve purchased parts and/or material discrepancies and ensure Suppliers take correction action.
- Ensure purchasing catalog is updated on a regular basis.

**What You Will Bring**:

- Minimum Grade 12 Diploma;
- Minimum 5-year experience in purchasing Role;
- Completion of SCMP or Plog designation certification courses, preferred;
- Advanced understanding of ERP systems, J.D. Edwards preferred
- Demonstrated ability in the use of computers and relevant software;
- Excellent ability in the use of Excel
- Must be eligible to meet the requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and the Canadian Security Clearances;
- Must be able to work co-operatively with others and follow directives precisely;
- Knowledge of processes, products and equipment will be considered an asset;
- Must respect safety precautions.

**What We Will Do For You**:

- We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more

Applications for the above position will be accepted until the position has been filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only individuals selected for an interview will be notified.

**IMP AEROSTRUCTURES IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY**
- Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume_