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Purchasing Agent

Zepher Flight Labs

Purchasing Agent

Bingen, WA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ZEPHER FLIGHT LABORATORIES, INC. (ZFL) IS AN ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNCREWED AND AUTONOMOUS AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVS). ZFL'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE THE WIDESPREAD USE OF DRONES BY CREATING PRODUCTS THAT CAN SCALE IN BOTH MANUFACTURING AND OPERATIONS.

    ZEPHER FLIGHT LABORATORIES, INC. (ZFL) IS DEVELOPING THE “Z1”, A 55 POUND, 14-FOOT SPAN VTOL DRONE THAT IS POWERED BY HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS. ZFL RECEIVED A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT IN 2020 TO CREATE THE Z1 PROTOTYPE, AND A SECOND CONTRACT IN 2022 TO PRODUCTIZE AND DELIVER TEST ARTICLES TO THE U.S. MILITARY. ZFL RELIES UPON ENGINEERS, TECHNICIANS, AND OPERATORS WHO ARE ABLE AND WILLING TO MAKE THIS NEXT PHASE OF THE PROGRAM A SUCCESS. ZFL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A GOOD COMBINATION OF SKILL, INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE, CURIOSITY, AND DRIVE IN ORDER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS EFFECTIVELY AND QUICKLY.

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    The Purchasing Agent orders equipment, supplies, materials, components, and services needed by ZFL personnel. He/she will receive purchase requests from ZFL team members, processes requests into purchase orders, and places orders by sending POs or making direct credit card purchases.

    The Purchasing Agent may also prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and/or maintain communication with vendors regarding procurement requirements.

    The Purchasing Agent is responsible for maintaining awareness of order status on open transactions and updating ZFL team members as required.

    This role is expected to require 5-10 hours per week.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Reporting to the CEO, the Purchasing Agent shall have/perform:

    • Maintain tracking of internal purchase requests, open purchase orders, open delivery orders, and closed transactions
    • Communicate with designated Receiving/Inventory personnel on incoming shipments
    • Communicate with vendors on purchase requests, purchase orders, delivery tracking, issues in shipping and/or quality upon receipt, and any returns / repairs / refurbishments
    • Prepare purchase orders and make direct credit card purchases as requested by ZFL personnel
    • Assist with inventory records
    • Communicate with ZFL program management or project management to maintaining and reporting on purchase transactions
    • Proven working experience in procurement, purchasing, accounting, or a related field
    • High degree of attention to detail and care for accuracy
    • Proficiency in MS Office
    • Proficiency in QuickBooks
    • Proficient in effective and fast-response communication, including by email and in person
    • High degree of customer-service orientation and professionalism, both internal and external to ZFL
    • Other duties as assigned

    This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

    Zepher Flight Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, political affiliation, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, parental status, military or Veteran status.

    Principals only; no agencies.