Aerospace Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Suppliers

Harter Aerospace LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Harter Aerospace LLC in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced Aerospace Buyer to join our Purchasing team. This role sources aerospace materials, hardware, shop supplies, and components while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has aerospace or manufacturing purchasing experience, strong negotiation and vendor management skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing or procurement experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or a related industry required
• Experience purchasing aerospace materials, machined parts, hardware, or outside processing services preferred
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and vendor management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace repair station environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with Access, Quantum Control, and ILS systems preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Procure aerospace materials, components, hardware, tooling, and end unit purchases to support production and operational requirements
• Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders to ensure on‑time delivery and production continuity
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while evaluating vendor performance related to quality, pricing, and delivery
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency
• Coordinate with production, planning, quality, engineering, and inventory teams to support Repair/Overhaul schedules and customer requirements
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory control initiatives
• Resolve supplier discrepancies, shortages, quality issues, and delivery concerns in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation within Quantum Control and purchasing systems
• Support compliance with aerospace quality standards and company purchasing procedures
• Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Supplier management

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Business/Supply Chain degree

Tools

Access

Quantum Control

ILS systems

Job description

Harter Aerospace LLC in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced Aerospace Buyer to join our Purchasing team. This role sources aerospace materials, hardware, shop supplies, and components while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has aerospace or manufacturing purchasing experience, strong negotiation and vendor management skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel.