Buyer - Generous Compensation

About Us

AGM Container Controls, Inc., was founded in 1955 and is a growing family of brands delivering a wide range of products and solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing and Accessibility Markets. AGM was the first company to design breather valves for Hughes Aircraft missile containers!

We are an active member of our local community. AGM supports the local Tucson community where we are headquartered and supports numerous charities and events throughout the year. In 2009, AGM was recognized with the national U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “America’s Best Small Business of the Year” award.

What we offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – a retirement plan you can grow with!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become an AGM employee-owner and share in the benefits.
• Paid Time Off.
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year – go back to school on us!
• Performance review after 90 days of employment with up to a 5% wage increase!
• Wage increases based on performance and completion of higher education, given every six months.
• Quarterly and annual profit-sharing bonuses!
• Monthly work anniversary recognition, spirit and pastry days – and an annual company picnic.
• Summer employment opportunities for family members who are students!

DRUG AND NICOTINE SCREEN/TEST REQUIREMENT

Any job offer is contingent on the candidate successfully passing a drug and nicotine screening.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT

Any job offer is contingent on the candidate successfully being cleared to work in this capacity, based on their comprehensive background check report.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Please note that this is an on-site role, and remote work arrangements are not available. Candidates must be willing and able to work at our facility during designated working hours.

POSITION SUMMARY

AGM’s Buyer compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for the procurement of materials.

Employees who are in the “Regular” position are expected to uphold and abide by all Company policies and rules, including AGM’s “Courtesy and Professionalism Policy”. As such, a Regular Employee is not only expected to incorporate the Courtesy and Professionalism Policy in their dealings with AGM Employees, but also in their dealings with AGM customers, vendors, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to process requests for quotes (RFQ’s) with current approved AGM Vendors and/or Suppliers.
• Must be able to identify and evaluate new AGM Vendors and/or Suppliers as required.
• Must be able to understand and use New Purchase Order suggestion lists to determine which components need to be Purchased and/or sent out for subcontract processing (IE paint, primer, machining, etc.)
• Must be able to use AGM’s ERP system to determine appropriate purchase quantities and required dates for components based on set minimum on hand, minimum buy, and demand.
• Must be able to process all Purchase Orders (PO’s) in AGM’s ERP system following written work instructions.
• Must be able to read and understand customer flow down requirements, and include these requirements on Purchase Orders
• Must be able to review production schedules and related information to establish delivery dates for Purchased Materials to ensure customer ship dates are met.
• Must be able to work with AGM’s Production Department to determine material requirements and identify job shortages.
• Confers with AGM’s Vendors and Suppliers in regard to open RFQs, open purchase orders, late deliveries and expedite requests.
• Interfaces with other AGM departments on issues related to vendor/supplier quality, service, delivery, and invoicing.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Must have excellent time management skills and a great sense of urgency.
• Must follow all engineering documentation, and all verbal and written instructions.
• Must maintain a good level of communication with all employees, management, and vendors/suppliers.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance and punctuality record.
• Other duties may be assigned by a Manager/Supervisor in other areas or departments as needed.
• Ensures that all ISO (International Organization for Standardization) procedures are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (AA) in business or equivalent from two-year college; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to speak, read and write excellent English in an effective manner. Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Must be able to write simple correspondences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to compute percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or calendar form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use their hands to handle and feel, and to reach with their arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be working around moving mechanical parts or machines. In addition, the employee is exposed to and could come in direct contact with potentially hazardous chemicals or materials. Therefore, the employee must follow proper safety procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES

AGM’s insurance company requires that all drivers:

• Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license.

• Must be 19 years of age or older.

• Must have had a valid driver’s license from any U.S. state for 3 years.

• Must have had no driving violations in the last 6 months.

• Must get a certified copy of Department of Motor Vehicle driving record.