Aerospace Quality & Supplier Compliance Clerk

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Travel: Occasional travel up to 10%

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Buyer in Mukilteo, WA to secure materials, components, and services for aerospace programs. You will manage supplier relationships, drive strategic sourcing, and support production in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating delivery schedules, tracking market trends, and conducting supplier reviews to ensure capacity and quality. DoD clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong partnerships with internal and external suppliers to support program and production needs.
• Coordinates delivery schedules and monitors supplier performance to ensure alignment with program timelines.
• Leads regular tag-ups with suppliers to review open orders, identify bottlenecks, and address delivery risks.
• Tracks market trends and monitors material availability within the supply chain.
• Conducts Manufacturing Readiness Reviews with suppliers to evaluate production capacity, quality performance, and contractual compliance.
• Supports supply chain risk mitigation by assessing supplier strengths and weaknesses and developing contingency plans.
• Processes purchase requisitions to issue purchase orders and manages part delivery tracking.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Ethical practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field

DoD Secret security clearance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Buyer in Mukilteo, WA to secure materials, components, and services for aerospace programs. You will manage supplier relationships, drive strategic sourcing, and support production in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating delivery schedules, tracking market trends, and conducting supplier reviews to ensure capacity and quality. DoD clearance or ability to obtain one is required.