Aerospace Procurement Specialist II

Albers Aerospace; Accident (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albers Aerospace in Accident, Maryland is seeking a Buyer II to independently manage procurement activities supporting manufacturing, production schedules, and program execution. You will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and delivery, and ensure on-time support of business needs while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Quality.

This role operates with limited supervision and requires a US citizenship, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 3-5 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience purchasing materials in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environment preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Costpoint, Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective supplier and internal relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, components, equipment, and services in support of production schedules and customer programs.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders with accurate pricing and delivery commitments.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and standard terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, invoicing, or supply chain issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to support schedules.
• Maintain purchasing data, supplier records, and procurement documents in the ERP system.
• Analyze inventory levels, demand, and lead times to optimize material availability.
• Identify qualified suppliers and support sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cost reduction through competitive sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies, contracts, and FAR/DFARS when applicable.
• Assist with proposals by obtaining supplier quotations, lead times, and costs.
• Support audits by maintaining procurement documentation.
• Mentor Buyer I team members and share procurement best practices.
• Assist with procurement reporting, spend analysis, and supplier performance metrics.
• Support process improvements and cross-train within Supply Chain functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Albers Aerospace in Accident, Maryland is seeking a Buyer II to independently manage procurement activities supporting manufacturing, production schedules, and program execution. You will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and delivery, and ensure on-time support of business needs while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Quality.

This role operates with limited supervision and requires a US citizenship, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 3–5 years of