BUYER II

Phoenix Defense LLC; Gilbert, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Phoenix Defense LLC in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Buyer II to support cost analysis, supplier sourcing, and BOM validation in a dynamic aerospace environment.

You will partner with engineering and fabrication teams, manage quotes, monitor min/max inventory, and drive cost reductions while ensuring on-time delivery.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience, with ERP familiarity and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3-5 years of professional experience; degree/experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in an AS9100 aerospace environment with ERP familiarity.
• Familiar with machining, metal fabrication, and related processes.
• Ability to read production plans and engineering documents.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas/macros) and MS Office utilization.
• Effective communication and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and release material cost workups for bids and proposals.
• Research new sources of supply for expansion into new markets.
• Research/purchase MRO supplies/services as directed by management.
• Update lead-times and supplier approvals; maintain min/max inventory.
• Assist procurement with cost reductions and value-add efficiencies.
• Collaborate with engineering to validate BOM and part numbers.
• Coordinate with fabrication suppliers for quality and on-time delivery.
• Communicate shortages with Purchasing Team; obtain quotes in time.
• Support market with quotes/bids and execute procurement tasks.

Skills

Research skills using Google

Advanced Excel (formulas/macros)

MS Office proficiency

Supply chain & procurement knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Google

MS Office

Job description

At Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support or work on state-of-the-art modeling and simulation programs that prepare the nation’s armed forces to protect and serve our country and allies throughout the world. In addition, our team members serve to the opportunity of the fabrication of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects via our manufacturing division. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and an entrepreneurial spirit to join forces to create the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer II.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As the Buyer II, responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

• Prepare/release material cost workups for bid packages and proposals in a timely manner in support of company metrics.
• Research new sources of supply for a growing company expanding into new markets/industries.
• Research/purchase Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies/Services as directed by Management Team.
• Update purchasing information such as lead-times and approved suppliers.
• Assist Procurement Manager with analyzing major cost reductions and development of value-add efficiencies in the quoting process.
• Work with engineering to validate BOM and part number accuracy.
• Work with fabrication suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery of product in support of internal and external company metrics.
• Work with Management to communicate and resolve corrective actions with Suppliers and the Quality Team when necessary.
• Communicate material shortage status with the Purchasing Team.
• Obtain quotes/bids in a timely manner in support of market and sales team.
• Maintain incoming inventory within min/max levels and purchasing guidelines.
• Perform supply chain projects as directed by management and/or related tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3-5 years of professional experience. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis. Proficient in research practices using tools such as Google. Prior experience working in an AS9100 Aerospace manufacturing environment. Familiar with ERP systems.
• Familiar with various mechanical processing steps – machining, metal fabrication, wet processing, painting/coatings, etc.
• Ability to read and understand production plans, the flow of materials during the manufacturing cycle, and engineering documents.
• Effective communication of issues, concerns, or potential delays in gathering material quotes.
• Utilization of Excel using formulas, macros, and templates to effectively submit material costs.
• Intermediate skill in utilizing MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) to create reports, schedules, and appropriate documentation for other personnel functions. industry is strongly preferred.

BENEFITS:

• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for professional growth

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