Buyer

Max-Aerostructures-LL; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Max-Aerostructures-LL is seeking a procurement specialist to support aerospace manufacturing operations. You will review MRP demands, validate requirements, and procure raw materials, supplies, and parts to ensure timely production.

You will negotiate quantity, price, and delivery schedules, verify order confirmations, identify bottlenecks, and communicate with management. Strong attention to detail and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or college degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in aerospace manufacturing or related industry preferred.
• ERP system experience; Syteline a plus.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reviews MRP demands and validates requirements.
• Procures raw material, supplies, and parts for production as needed.
• Communicates daily with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Determines quantity, price and delivery schedule and negotiates as required.
• Verifies confirmations for accuracy, identifies bottlenecks and communicates with management.
• Maintains optimum inventory levels to meet customer requirements while minimizing costs.
• Troubleshoots issues with manufacturing and sales teams to resolve issues.
• Researches, identifies, and secures new vendors for competitive pricing.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Syteline ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reviews MRP demands and validates requirements.Procures raw material, supplies, and parts for the purpose of ensuring necessary items for production are available when needed. This may include obtaining quotes and bids.Communicates daily with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries to support production requirements.Determines best quantity, price and delivery schedule and negotiates as required.Verifies confirmation for accuracy, identifies any bottlenecks and communicates with management.Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.Troubleshoots issues and works with manufacturing and sales team to resolve issues.Researches, identifies, and secures new vendors to receive competitive pricing.Performs other work-related duties as assigned.The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:High school diploma required / College or equivalent experience preferredMinimum of 2 years previous purchasing experience working in aerospace manufacturing or related industry strongly preferred.Use of Microsoft Office Suite applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPointUse of ERP System: Syteline experience a plusStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.