Buyer

Elevate Aircraft Seating; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site gym

Free electric car charging stations

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Elevate Aircraft Seating in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a Buyer to manage purchasing of goods and services and ensure on-time delivery and quality. This on-site role supports senior buyers and interacts with planning and production to align production needs with supplier capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in purchasing, strong communication, and the ability to work within established quality standards. Competitive wages and benefits are offered including growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree is desired.
• Position may be filled with both entry level and experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Make daily purchases within programs based on requisitions and analyze quality specs and delivery requirements.
• Send out quotations for bid on non contracted items and negotiates best price.
• Enter purchase orders into system and issue to supplier via fax or email.
• Review purchase orders on a weekly basis and follow up on past due items and upcoming requirements.
• Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to meet stock demands.
• Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with suppliers and coworkers.

Skills

Purchase orders

Supplier communication

Negotiation

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Since 2018 Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing With locations in California Washington and Germany we are guided by creativity collaboration and a shared commitment to quality We are looking for a skilled Buyer to join our team in Huntington Beach CA This is an on site position based in Huntington Beach CA We value teamwork inclusivity and continuous professional development and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price with on time delivery and top quality via issuance of a purchase order The Buyer will assist more senior buyers and perform a range of activities associated with purchasing goods materials suppliers and services based on established quality standards availability requirements and price constraints.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

• Make daily purchases within allotted programs based on requisitions and analyze the quality specifications and delivery requirements
• Send out quotations for bid on non contracted items and negotiates best price
• Enter purchase orders into system and issue to supplier via fax or e mail
• Review purchase orders on a weekly basis via reporting system and follows up on past due items plus requirements due in coming weeks
• Highlight any problem areas and reports to Purchasing Director
• Interact with Planning and Production to ensure any changes in production requirements are flowed down to suppliers
• Generate effective communication good relationships and a positive image with suppliers and co workers promoting courtesy objectivity and fairness
• Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while staying within stock level buffers
• Review Non Conformance Reports NCRs written against suppliers and relay such information to them and coordinate corrective action
• Update suppliers with engineering changes and drawings
• Review supplier performance
• Locate new suppliers if necessary
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintain a safe secure and legal work environment adhering to all Company policies and procedures
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Companys information and products

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GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Knowledge and Experience Education A High School Diploma or equivalent is requiredA Bachelors degree is desired

Experience

Position may be filled with both entry level and experienced candidates

Preferred Skills

Experience Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience Other Extended or irregular hours may be requiredMust be authorized to work in the United StatesElevate Aircraft Seating is an at will employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer and may be terminated at will for any reason with or without cause at any time during employment with the CompanyAs business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company all employees are expected to react productively handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed Receives detailed instructions as needed

PROBLEM SOLVING

Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work The base pay offered will vary depending on job related knowledge skills location experience and take into account internal equity Salary Range Transparency 82500 103000 annually

• Up to 7 bonus potential for bonus eligible positions
• Generous 401K matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more
• Other Perks On site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team oriented culture