Aerospace & Defense Procurement Specialist

EMPIRE FASTENERS, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Fasteners, LLC in New York seeks a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to obtain vendor pricing, prepare quotations for Sales Account Managers, expedite orders, and provide expediting reports. You will review RFQs, compare pricing, lead times, and availability, and communicate delivery priorities to customers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, quoting, expediting, or sales support, with strong attention to detail and excellent

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, quoting, expediting, or sales support.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs for part numbers, quantities, delivery needs, and documentation requirements.
• Obtain and compare vendor pricing, availability, lead times, and minimum quantities; negotiate within company guidelines.
• Prepare accurate quotations using approved costs and pricing guidelines for Sales Account Manager review.
• Expedite vendor orders, confirm shipping commitments, follow up on outstanding items, and elevate delays.
• Coordinate delivery priorities with Sales Account Managers and provide customers with expediting reports.
• Maintain accurate quotation, supplier, and open-order records.
• Work with Sales, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations to resolve sourcing, documentation, and delivery issues.

Skills

Supply chain

Purchasing

Sourcing

Quoting

Expediting

Sales support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Business systems

Job description

Empire Fasteners is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to obtain vendor pricing, prepare quotations for Sales Account Managers, expedite vendor orders, and provide expediting reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review RFQs for part numbers, quantities, delivery needs, and documentation requirements.
• Obtain and compare vendor pricing, availability, lead times, and minimum quantities; negotiate within company guidelines.
• Prepare accurate quotations using approved costs and pricing guidelines for Sales Account Manager review.
• Expedite vendor orders, confirm shipping commitments, follow up on outstanding items, and elevate delays.
• Coordinate delivery priorities with Sales Account Managers and provide customers with expediting reports.
• Maintain accurate quotation, supplier, and open-order records.
• Work with Sales, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations to resolve sourcing, documentation, and delivery issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, quoting, expediting, or sales support; strong attention to detail; effective communication skills; and proficiencywith Excel and business systems. Aerospace, defense, or fastener distribution experience is preferred.

SALARY RANGE:

$24.00 - $34.00 per hour (depending on experience)