Buyer - Commercial Aerospace

Parker; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Career development and tuition support

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, a global leader in aerospace flight controls, seeks a results-driven Buyer to support high-volume production programs. You will procure materials, lead supplier evaluations, and drive cost and schedule improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance.

In this role you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Development to maintain on-time delivery and quality, developing resilient sourcing strategies for complex programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and drive resolution.
• Professional communication skills across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure a wide variety of aerospace production materials, equipment, and services
• Lead RFQs, bid analysis, and supplier selection for moderately complex and technical commodities
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, terms, to optimize cost and service performance
• Issue and manage purchase orders ensuring accuracy in price, lead time, and contractual terms
• Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and proactively mitigate risk to production
• Resolve delivery, quality, over-shipment, cancellation, and engineering change issues
• Develop alternate sources of supply to improve resilience and cost competitiveness
• Partner cross-functionally to support production schedules and customer commitments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, lead time reduction, and process efficiency
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, aerospace industry standards, and internal procurement policies

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The Commercial Flight Controls Division, headquartered in beautiful Ogden, Utah, is a global leader in aerospace flight controls. We are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

We’ve broken ground with more-electric technology and electromechanical flight control systems. Looking ahead, we’re further improving flight control actuation for traditionaland advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft with new technologies and manufacturing advancements.

Position Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Buyer to support high-volume production programs within a complex commercial aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for procuring technical and production materials while ensuring best value, on-time delivery, quality performance, and regulatory compliance.

The Buyer partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Development to support production schedules and mitigate supply chain risk across commercial aerospace programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure a wide variety of aerospace production materials, equipment, and services
• Lead RFQs, bid analysis, and supplier selection for moderately complex and technical commodities
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, terms, to optimize cost and service performance
• Issue and manage purchase orders ensuring accuracy in price, lead time, and contractual terms
• Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and proactively mitigate risk to production
• Resolve delivery, quality, over-shipment, cancellation, and engineering change issues
• Develop alternate sources of supply to improve resilience and cost competitiveness
• Partner cross-functionally to support production schedules and customer commitments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, lead time reduction, and process efficiency
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, aerospace industry standards, and internal procurement policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and drive resolution
• Professional communication skills across all organizational levels

Preferred

• Aerospace or regulated industry experience
• APICS, CPSM, or related supply chain certification

What Success Looks Like

• Suppliers consistently meet on-time delivery and quality targets
• Reduced material shortages impacting production flow
• Improved cost savings and lead time improvements
• Strong internal customer satisfaction across Operations and Engineering

Why Join Us?

• Direct impact on Tier 1 aerospace production programs
• Highly collaborative cross-functional environment
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and cost structure
• Stable production programs supporting global OEM customers

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

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Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affianative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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