Aerospace Purchasing Specialist

Evolving Solution Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off and holidays

401K

Stable, team-oriented environment

Job summary

Butler National is seeking a Purchasing Associate in Tempe, AZ to source and purchase materials and services for manufacturing operations. You will work with production, engineering, quality, and accounting to maintain inventory levels and support schedules.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, with aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience; ERP/MRP proficiency and strong negotiation skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or highly regulated environments preferred.
• Understanding of inventory control and ERP/MRP usage.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, tooling, and manufacturing supplies.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor order status for on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with production planning to maintain material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize purchasing costs.
• Evaluate supplier performance for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Expedite critical orders and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Obtain quotes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain purchasing records in the ERP/MRP system.
• Collaborate with Quality to meet regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in purchasing and supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP experience

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in supply chain/Business/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Butler National is seeking a Purchasing Associate in Tempe, AZ to source and purchase materials and services for manufacturing operations. You will work with production, engineering, quality, and accounting to maintain inventory levels and support schedules.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, with aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience; ERP/MRP proficiency and strong negotiation skills are required.