Aerospace Buyer II – Strategic Procurement

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick

Company 401K plan with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic, a leading aerospace OEM in Chatsworth, CA, seeks a Buyer II to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. You will own end-to-end procurement, collaborating with Planning, Operations, Quality and Engineering to ensure on-time material delivery in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in Buyer/Procurement in aerospace, and strong cost analysis, negotiation, and regulatory knowledge (ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFARS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain role within manufacturing/aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, and related regulations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Visual, SAP, Oracle).
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Send RFQs to suppliers for pricing, delivery and inventory position.
• Select and award direct or indirect material purchase orders; negotiate pricing.
• Perform cost/price analysis for procurements; obtain favorable variances.
• Assist in managing supplier schedules to align with production needs.
• Identify supply chain risks and support mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with Planning and Value Streams to prioritize materials.
• Ensure compliance with processes, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate recovery plans for late or at-risk materials.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Cost analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Visual

Job description

Ontic, a leading aerospace OEM in Chatsworth, CA, seeks a Buyer II to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. You will own end-to-end procurement, collaborating with Planning, Operations, Quality and Engineering to ensure on-time material delivery in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in Buyer/Procurement in aerospace, and strong cost analysis, negotiation, and regulatory knowledge (ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFARS).