Associate Buyer - Remote

Quest Global; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global seeks a Procurement/Purchasing professional to support aerospace/manufacturing supply chains from a remote role aligned with our Phoenix customer location. You will manage POs, expedite orders, and coordinate across Planning, Manufacturing, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to minimize disruptions.

The role requires 1 year of purchasing experience, ERP/MRP experience (SAP preferred), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business,Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1 year of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, and manage purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system.
• Expedite critical purchase orders to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to prioritize requirements and minimize production disruptions.
• Maintain accurate purchase order dates, quantities, pricing, and supplier commitments.
• Analyze demand changes and adjust purchase orders as necessary.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare, review, and maintain complete compliance packages for each purchase order ensuring all required customers, regulatory, quality, and contractual documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills.

What will you do:

• Create, release, and manage purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system.
• Expedite critical purchase orders to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to prioritize requirements and minimize production disruptions.
• Maintain accurate purchase order dates, quantities, pricing, and supplier commitments.
• Analyze demand changes and adjust purchase orders as necessary.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining complete compliance packages for each purchase order ensuring all required customers, regulatory, quality, and contractual documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

What will you bring:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1 year of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with internal teams and suppliers.

Pay Range: $26.00-$31.00/hr

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered a remote position for the customer location in Phoenix, AZ.

- You must be willing to travel to the customer site as needed.

Travel Requirements:

Due to nature of work, 50% travel will be required

Citizenship Requirement:

Due to nature of work US Citizenship is required

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability