Aerospace Buyer - Onsite Danville, Growth in Procurement

Crafted Staff; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Identity protection

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Danville, Kentucky is hiring a Buyer to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services supporting production. The role focuses on releasing POs, tracking deliveries and quality, and coordinating with internal teams to maintain inventory levels.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing or material planning, a Bachelor’s degree, and will operate on-site during a 1st shift schedule. Travel to supplier sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and database tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status.
• Onsite work in Danville, KY.

Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders and release on time.
• Track supplier delivery and quality; obtain updated dates and coordinate corrective actions.
• Participate in daily production meetings and coordinate with internal teams to address shortages.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate responses, and make PO award decisions.
• Negotiate pricing considering delivery and production requirements.
• Document changes to agreements and follow procurement requirements.
• Meet with underperforming suppliers and escalate unresolved issues.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare purchasing and supplier performance reports.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and travel to sites as needed.

Skills

Excel (MS Office)

Communication skills

Time management

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Danville, Kentucky is hiring a Buyer to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services supporting production. The role focuses on releasing POs, tracking deliveries and quality, and coordinating with internal teams to maintain inventory levels.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing or material planning, a Bachelor’s degree, and will operate on-site during a 1st shift schedule. Travel to supplier sites may be required.