Aerospace Buyer: OSP Sourcing & Cost Control

RTC Aerospace; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

No-cost employee plan

HSA plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Shift differentials

Discretionary bonus programs

Job summary

RTCA in Chatsworth, CA seeks a Buyer to plan, coordinate, and execute purchasing for Outside Processing (OSP), supporting Quality, Engineering, Planning, Estimating, Manufacturing and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in aerospace purchasing, manages routine POs, negotiates pricing, monitors supplier performance, and ensures on‑time, compliant part flow in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in purchasing or supply chain, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Independently manages routine OSP POs and vendor communications.
• Supports quote activities for Estimating and ensures timely return of processed parts.
• Assists in supplier selection and participates in performance reviews.
• Troubleshoots discrepancies in invoicing, delivery, and documentation with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Source and maintain relationships with vendors and processors that meet aerospace standards for quality, lead time, and cost.
• Create, manage, and track Purchase Orders (POs) for outside services such as heat treating, anodizing, NDT, passivation, and painting.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and lead time to support purchasing decisions and quoting efforts.
• Assist in cost containment and reduction by negotiating pricing and monitoring supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Shipping/Receiving to manage logistics and documentation for outgoing and incoming OSP parts.
• Review shortage reports daily to ensure Just-In-Time (JIT) support for operations.
• Resolve discrepancies in supplier invoices, deliveries, and documentation in coordination with Accounting and Receiving.
• Support the Estimating department by sourcing pricing that aligns with customer specs, terms, and timelines.
• Quickly develop a working knowledge of the company’s MRP/ERP system to input, update, and manage purchasing data.
• Ensure adherence to all company, state, and federal safety and compliance policies.

Skills

PO management

Vendor coordination

Pricing support

Supplier evaluation

Invoicing issue resolution

MRP/ERP system

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

RTCA in Chatsworth, CA seeks a Buyer to plan, coordinate, and execute purchasing for Outside Processing (OSP), supporting Quality, Engineering, Planning, Estimating, Manufacturing and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in aerospace purchasing, manages routine POs, negotiates pricing, monitors supplier performance, and ensures on‑time, compliant part flow in a fast‑paced environment.