Ultimate Staffing is partnering with an Aerospace manufacturer who is looking to hire multiple Buyers for their company. These positions are paying between $70,000 and $110,000 based on experience.

Ideal Candidates will have:

1.Aerospace Manufacturing experience

2. Raw Material purchasing experience

3. Metals product purchasing

4. Vendor Negotiations

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Source, negotiate, and manage purchase orders for fabricated and machined aerospace parts, including precision components, assemblies, and subassemblies.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent performance in cost, quality, and delivery.
3. Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to understand technical requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.
4. Work closely with Planning to ensure material requirements are accurately communicated, understood, and met by suppliers in alignment with production schedules.
5. Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bill of materials (BOMs) to validate supplier capability and quote accuracy.
6. Conduct supplier evaluations, including capacity, capability, and risk assessments.
7. Lead and execute supplier performance mitigation strategies for underperforming vendors, including creation of recovery plans, risk assessments, and dual/multi-sourcing strategies.
8. Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and KPIs; identify performance gaps and initiate corrective actions in collaboration with Quality and Operations teams.
9. Engage in root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts with suppliers to address recurring quality or delivery issues.
10. Support new product introduction (NPI) by sourcing prototypes and transitioning to production suppliers.
11. Negotiate and manage long-term agreements (LTAs), supplier contracts, and terms & conditions.
12. Stay informed of market trends, commodity pricing, and geopolitical factors that may affect supply.
13. Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy for pricing, lead times, delivery dates, and supplier data integrity.
14. Ensure timely delivery of materials and proactive resolution of potential supply chain disruptions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.