Commodity Buyer - Manufacturing

• Develop and maintain contact information for vendors. Establish long-term, trusting relationships that mutually benefit both the supplier and AeroSpec.
• Execute the procurement of parts and routing between vendors and AeroSpec.
• Schedule driven procurement based around kit release dates and potentially aggressive schedules.
• Continually seek to implement new procurement processes that help reduce part lead time, improve quality, and lower costs.
• Track supplier delivery status using existing reporting tools.
• Work with scheduling and project teams to process expedites as necessary to support production.
• Work with AeroSpec’s sales team to estimate lead time and pricing on both off-the-shelf and long-lead items.
• Manage the disposition of all non-conforming material from suppliers.
• Assist other AeroSpec buyers during peak workloads with machine part sourcing and other purchases.  

• 3-5 years’ experience procuring components for a manufacturing or similar operation
• In-depth purchasing experience in an ERP environment
• Ability to identify, source, and negotiate with new and existing vendors price, delivery, quality, and shelf status
• Maintenance of customer records in CRM System
• Understanding of market costing of commodities in automated equipment, manufacturing, or similar industry, including lead times

• 2-year degree or equivalent experience; 4-year degree preferred
• Industry experience preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ERP/MRP systems
• CPM/CPSM/CSCP preferred but not required

• Salary range: based on experience
• Performance bonus potential
• Employer-paid insurance available for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Voluntary benefits, including Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k and Roth IRA available with company match
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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