Procurement Lead - Precision Machined Parts

AeroSpec, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

AeroSpec, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and mechanical hardware from qualified suppliers and machine shops.

You will collaborate with engineering to interpret drawings, tolerances, and manufacturing needs, evaluate supplier capabilities, and negotiate quotes to ensure timely delivery. The successful candidate will have experience reading blueprints, knowledge of machining processes, and strong negotiating skills to support the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of technical procurement or purchasing experience.
• 2 years of manufacturing or machine shop experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and technical specifications.
• Basic ability to interpret and visualize 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Working knowledge of common manufacturing processes such as CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding, sheet metal fabrication, welding, wire EDM, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and forming/bending.
• Understanding of materials and finishes; ability to evaluate supplier capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase machined parts, precision components, fabricated parts, mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment
• Research and identify qualified machine shops and manufacturing suppliers based on capabilities, quality, capacity, pricing, and lead time
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials, and models to understand manufacturing requirements
• Evaluate materials, tolerances, finishes, coatings, plating, heat treatment, and other technical requirements
• Obtain, analyze, and negotiate supplier quotations for machined and manufactured components
• Provide engineering with cost, lead-time, manufacturing, and supplier capability feedback during the design process
• Identify potential manufacturing or procurement risks and recommend alternate suppliers or sourcing strategies
• Develop and maintain relationships with machine shops and manufacturing suppliers
• Create and issue purchase orders from engineering Bills of Materials and requisitions
• Review purchase orders and requisitions for accuracy, pricing, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates
• Establish supplier commitment dates and monitor orders for on-time delivery
• Expedite late or at-risk orders and communicate delivery impacts to project teams
• Resolve issues with drawings, tolerances, material availability, and processes with suppliers
• Assist Engineering and Quality with supplier-related issues
• Evaluate existing and potential machine shops based on capability and performance
• Assist Quality Assurance with supplier evaluations
• Support qualification of new machine shops and suppliers
• Maintain purchasing/supplier data in ERP
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to identify risks
• Stay current on machining processes, capabilities, materials, finishes, and trends

Skills

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Technical procurement experience

Reading engineering drawings

3D CAD interpretation

ERP proficiency

Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Expediting and critical-path focus

Communication with engineers and Machs

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AeroSpec, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and mechanical hardware from qualified suppliers and machine shops.

You will collaborate with engineering to interpret drawings, tolerances, and manufacturing needs, evaluate supplier capabilities, and negotiate quotes to ensure timely delivery. The successful candidate will have experience reading blueprints, knowledge of machining processes, and strong negotiating skills to support the